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Gallery: Chinese automakers knocking on the door

March 12, 2026, 10:56 a.m. ET

Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

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A man poses for a picture with a Chery QQ during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 23, 2025. The world's largest auto expo opened its doors on April 23 in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions.

A man poses for a picture with a Chery QQ during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 23, 2025. The world’s largest auto expo opened its doors on April 23 in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China’s global ambitions.

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A Chery QQ car is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 24, 2025.

A Chery QQ car is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 24, 2025.

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A Chery concept car is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 24, 2025.

A Chery concept car is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 24, 2025.

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BYD stand seen the press opening of the 102th edition of the Brussels Motor Show, at Brussels Expo, on Friday 09 January 2026, in Brussels. Brussels Motors show is open to public from 09 to 18 January 2026.

BYD stand seen the press opening of the 102th edition of the Brussels Motor Show, at Brussels Expo, on Friday 09 January 2026, in Brussels. Brussels Motors show is open to public from 09 to 18 January 2026.

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Chery cars for export are seen stacked at the port in Lianyungang, in eastern China's Jiangsu province on January 12, 2026.

Chery cars for export are seen stacked at the port in Lianyungang, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on January 12, 2026.

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Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

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The BYD Changzhou ship sails transporting new cars on the Parana River, heading to the Zarate Port in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

The BYD Changzhou ship sails transporting new cars on the Parana River, heading to the Zarate Port in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

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Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

Aerial view of new cars unloaded from the BYD Changzhou ship at the Zarate Port on the Parana River in Zarate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina taken on January 19, 2026. Chinese auto manufacturer BYD unloaded around 5,000 new vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, to the Argentine market.

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A model poses next to China's BYD Sealion 7 SUV car during the Cambodia Auto Show in Phnom Penh on March 6, 2026.

A model poses next to China’s BYD Sealion 7 SUV car during the Cambodia Auto Show in Phnom Penh on March 6, 2026.

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A model of Chery electric car extender platform is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 25, 2025.

A model of Chery electric car extender platform is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 25, 2025.

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