Foreign automakers eager for China partners


People visit a Volvo car booth at the Beijing Auto Show on April 26, 2024. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

BEIJING: Global automakers including Volkswagen and Toyota came to this year’s Beijing auto show looking to catch up to surging China electric vehicle (EV) makers that are dominating the world’s largest auto market.

The show that started last week showcased a marked shift in attitude among some foreign automakers, industry executives said.

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