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Chinese Makers Ming Yang, Xpeng Hunt Europe Amid Security Scrutiny

5/16/2026

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Both Chinese manufacturers are pursuing European production despite heightened security and foreign-investment scrutiny.
After halting its £1.5 billion Scottish factory, Ming Yang began scouting sites in Spain and elsewhere.
The UK said in March it would not back Ming Yang turbines in offshore wind projects because of security concerns.
Xpeng managing director Elvis Cheng told the Financial Times the company is seeking a European location while viewing Volkswagen’s existing plants as outdated.

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Both Chinese manufacturers are pursuing European production despite heightened security and foreign-investment scrutiny.
After halting its £1.5 billion Scottish factory, Ming Yang began scouting sites in Spain and elsewhere.
The UK said in March it would not back Ming Yang turbines in offshore wind projects because of security concerns.
Xpeng managing director Elvis Cheng told the Financial Times the company is seeking a European location while viewing Volkswagen’s existing plants as outdated.