Automundo China

For years, China was far behind the rest of the world in its transition to EVs.

Washington's addition of CATL to a list of firms it says work with China's military could put Tesla founder Elon Musk in a tight spot, challenging how he balances his role in the Trump administration with his ties to China. CATL, the world's largest battery maker, is a major supplier of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to Tesla for its Shanghai factory, the U.S. automaker's largest. Tesla has been exporting these cars equipped with CATL batteries to other markets such as Europe and Canada.

How Washington's tag on China's CATL could affect Tesla

Early Tuesday, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Shigatse city in Tibet, killing more than 120 people and causing the collapse of hundreds of buildings.

BYD, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, has marked another significant milestone in its international expansion strategy with the launch of its third 7,000-car carrier.

The Department of Defense updated its list of companies working with the Chinese military on Monday. Technology company Tencent and a Tesla battery supplier were on it. The DOD has published its list of so-called Chinese military companies annually since 2021 as part of its “effort in highlighting and countering the PRC’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy.”