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More than 25 Chinese brands in Paris: Europe faces a new challenge
The strong Chinese presence at the Paris Motor Show confirms an increasingly structured and aggressive international strategy.
14 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
More than 25 Chinese car brands exhibited at the Paris Motor Show, highlighting the growth of the domestic industry beyond the country’s borders. This is no longer a series of isolated appearances, but a coordinated push into global markets.
The strategy focuses mainly on electrification, technology and the development of local sales networks. For European manufacturers, Chinese competition is no longer based only on prices: it now also involves products, innovation and expansion capabilities, reshaping the sector’s traditional balance.