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- China’s passenger car exports in January-August 2026 exceeded the entire 2025 total.
- Exports reached over 6.2 million units from January to August 2026.
- August 2026 shipments rose 67.1% year-on-year to about 890,000 vehicles.
- Stephen Chan of S&P Global Ratings said export growth should offset domestic weakness.
- China is expanding car exports to Europe, Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia despite U.S. tariffs.