China’s electric vehicle success in light of Iran war

April 28, 2026

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As the US-Iran war has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

The BBC’s Asia business correspondent Suranjana Tewari attended the Beijing’s Auto Show, where local companies exhibited their EV advancements, from autonomous systems to flying cars.

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