# Chinese EV makers pivot from a bruising domestic price war to overseas expansion.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-06 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- Geely invited 250 foreign guests, including 50 Europeans, to the Beijing auto show.
- Chinese EV makers are shifting from a domestic price war to pursuing overseas expansion, especially in Europe.
- European attendees made up a large share of overseas guests brought by major Chinese carmakers.
- Europe is more accessible for Chinese EV exports compared to the US due to lower trade barriers.

**Companies:** Geely Automobile, Xpeng, Chery Automobile
**Countries:** Germany, China, United States

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