Reference News website reported on May 6 that the CNN website published a report titled "China's Electric Vehicle Industry is Going Global, Is America Ready?" on May 2. The report was filed by reporter Simone McCarthy from Shanghai. The following is an edited translation: This year's Shanghai Auto Show sent a clear message to visitors: China is now leading the world in innovation and wants the world to know it. Unlike decades ago when the main exhibits were cars from established manufacturers like General Motors, Volkswagen or BMW, this year's focus has shifted to China's pioneer electric vehicles. For instance, all eyes are on the highly anticipated BYD electric vehicle, which is not only a giant in electric vehicles but also China's top automaker. In another exhibition hall, long lines stretched outside the venue as people waited to see Xiaomi's products. Others craned their necks to catch a glimpse of NIO ET9 luxury sedan, which will compete with BMW 7 Series or Porsche Panamera. The auto show was quite impressive, and it's understandable if visitors momentarily forgot about the current situation. The global automotive industry is in chaos, as U.S. President Trump imposed tariffs on all imported automobiles into the United States; the U.S.-China trade war seems difficult to resolve. However, precisely for this reason, the rapid rise of China's electric vehicle industry is so important to China: it is preparing to face off against the world's largest economy and innovation leader. Last year, BYD's hybrid and pure electric vehicle sales surpassed Tesla, America's electric vehicle manufacturer. BYD also became the top passenger vehicle seller in China. This is because Chinese consumers are increasingly buying domestically produced cars rather than foreign-supported ones since 2023. Moreover, according to data from consulting firm Roland Berger, by last year, China accounted for more than 60% of the rapidly growing global electric vehicle market. As Trump takes action to bring back the once-symbolic American automobile industry domestically, alienate U.S. trading partners, and hinder efforts to promote domestic electric vehicle sectors, China's electric vehicle advantage becomes a potential soft power advantage and provides opportunities for China to change its position in the global trade and technology fields. In March this year, BYD released a battery that can provide about 250 miles (400 kilometers) of range after charging for 5 minutes. This is much faster than Tesla's charging time and considered a technological miracle. However, just weeks later, before the Shanghai Auto Show, BYD faced competition from CATL, China's leading battery giant, which claimed its product could provide about 320 miles (520 kilometers) of range after charging for 5 minutes. Wang Qiguang, who lives in Shanghai and recently graduated from university, said while visiting BYD's exhibit: "(China's) technology is strong, but the price is not expensive. This constitutes a kind of technical equality that everyone can enjoy... That's what's best." Chalaluk Chanasai, a BYD owner and Thai internet celebrity, said many people in Thailand have "already switched from Toyota and Honda to BYD electric vehicles." After Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts, the global automotive industry is experiencing a highly uncertain period, with competition to maintain its status unfolding. John Helveston, assistant professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at George Washington University and other observers believe that on one hand, Chinese automobile manufacturers are increasingly dominating the world in the transition to electric vehicles; on the other hand, the U.S. is cutting support for electric vehicles and remains "an island of automotive exhaust pipes." (Translated by Zhao Feifei) Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7501146806886089266/ Disclaimer: The article represents the author's views, and you are welcome to express your opinions in the buttons below.