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Paris Motor Show Opens with Record Presence of Chinese Brands

The Paris Motor Show has started with a historic presence of Chinese brands, highlighting rising trade tensions with the EU, which has agreed to limit imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles.


Elena Rossi
Elena Rossi
October 13, 2026  ·  1 min read
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The Paris Motor Show opened its doors with a record number of Chinese automobile manufacturers present in the French capital, marking a significant milestone in the growing rivalry between China and the European Union in the automotive sector.

According to France 24, European manufacturers responded by showcasing their latest models to counter this Chinese offensive. Meanwhile, the European Union announced an agreement with China aimed at limiting imports of hybrid vehicles, a measure reflecting the trade tensions between the two powers.

Charles Pellegrin, a journalist for France 24, gathered testimonies from CEOs of both Chinese and European manufacturers, highlighting the economic and strategic stakes of this major automotive industry event.

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