Electric cars in ChinaNew markets in Latin America and Southeast Asia drive growth plansChinese EV maker Leapmotor's D99 multipurpose vehicle was on display at an auto show in Hong Kong in June. Experts caution about a "complex and volatile" external environment amid China's vehicle export boom. (Photo by Cissy Zhou)CISSY ZHOU and GLORIA LIJuly 9, 2026 18:12 JSTHONG KONG -- China's widening gap between strong factory output and weak domestic demand is becoming increasingly pronounced in the automotive industry, where exports are offsetting slowing sales at home.