Recently, a rather interesting news item appeared in the German newspaper Deutsche Welle, with the headline "German**: Austria** wants to buy a Chinese car, is it a blessing or a curse?".》Mainly talking about Austria's intention to purchase electric vehicles produced by Chinese manufacturer BYD as official cars, causing an uproar. At the same time, it also summarized two other major newspapers in Austria, such as "News" and "Standard", pointed out that the European auto industry cannot be saved by protectionism, and also criticized Chinese products for alleged human rights violations and unfair competition.
Regarding this matter, domestic commentator Chen Fei also made a short comment on this report: "The most basic element of human rights is that people have the right to pursue a better life. In addition, if German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a reservation to eat at the Daming restaurant in Berlin tonight, will it be a blessing or a curse?In fact, this is the same as buying BYD in Austria, which is just a choice for consumers in the market, which is neither a blessing nor a curse. ”
It is true that double standards are the consistent working attitude of the West, and this so-called worry is brought about by the lack of strength of their own enterprises. However, as far as Chinese automobile companies are concerned, Austria wants to buy Chinese cars as official cars, and their performance has been recognized by professionals. There is no doubt that Chinese cars are welcomed and affirmed by overseas markets, and only then can they attract the attention of Austrian officials. As a global leader in new energy vehicles, BYD's new energy passenger vehicle business has covered 19 European countries and regions, and has won consecutive overseas awards.
The development of new energy vehicles is the trend, and China's automobiles are affirmed by the international market, which is also an excellent proof that China's automobile industry is gradually becoming stronger and gradually recognized by the world. The data shows that Chinese manufacturers have controlled 2 3 shares of the electric vehicle battery market. In addition, according to the International Energy Agency's Global EV Outlook 2023 released in the first half of 2023, China, Europe and the United States dominate global sales, with Chinese EV sales accounting for 60% of global EV sales.
BYD said that it will not only sell cars in Europe, but also build cars in Europe. On December 22, BYD announced the construction of a new energy passenger vehicle production base in Hungary, which will help the local community build a green ecosystem with its advantages in the whole industry chain.