Founded 30 years ago as a battery maker, BYD now produces more electric cars than any other company in the world. This story recounts BYD’s rapid rise and spotlights its global ambitions, in a time when trade is becoming more complicated and power dynamics are shifting.

From Weekly Filet #527, in May 2025.

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