Let's talk: The "Chinese overcapacity" fallacy

China has been accused of "overcapacity" in its new energy product exports, raising the question of how to differentiate market competition from dumping in global trade. During a recent interview with Xinhua, specialists discussed the use of the "Chinese overcapacity" narrative as a political tool by certain Western countries, primarily the United States.

KEY VIEWPOINTS

-- China EV makers might have some competitive advantage in this area, and this is in line with some basic economic priciples.

-- Almost everything that China produces is for a global market, including EVs.

-- Chinese manufacturing capacity for EVs meets the demand of global consumers and contributes to global efforts to tackle climate change.

-- Washington doesn't like the fact that China has become a global competitor.

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Supervisors: Liu Hongde, He Xianfeng

Reporters: You Zhixin, Li Haiwei, Zhao Yihe

Editors: Tao Yiping, Wang Jingyun, Mao Yuyang(Intern)