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    Visitors view an Xpeng electric vehicle at Expo Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia, June 13, 2026. This year's expo was held here from Saturday to Sunday. Chinese automakers including BYD, XPeng, AVATR and JAC Motors have made appearances with their products at the expo. (Photo: Xinhua)
China-made electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 14.2 percent of European market sales in the first five months of 2026 despite the EU's steep tariffs. The growth showed that trade‑protectionist barriers can only serve as short‑lived obstacles, as consumers' purchasing choice ultimately hinges on product competitiveness and China's EV strengths will support the automakers' long‑term growth, Chinese experts said.
The market share of electric cars sold by Chinese companies rose to 14.2 percent in European market in the first five months of this year, according to Schmidt Automotive Research. The 171,800 EVs sold there represented an increase in market share of five percentage points from one year earlier, the Guardian reported on Sunday.
The increase in European sales comes despite EU tariffs of up to 35.3 percent for EVs made by some Chinese manufacturers, on top of the standard 10-percent import duty. The UK is the largest European market for Chinese cars because London has declined to follow the EU's lead in imposing more levies. The UK accounted for a quarter of Chinese EV sales in Europe, according to the report.
Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association, told the Global Times on Monday that the surge showed trade protectionist policies have failed to contain Chinese automakers' overseas expansion.
Chinese EVs enjoy "a generational edge" over Europe's legacy carmakers. Their overall product strength remains the primary reason behind their popularity among European buyers, Cui said.
Meanwhile, fluctuating global oil prices have pushed up driving costs throughout Europe, fueling demand for affordable electric vehicles, a need well‑met by the affordable Chinese‑made models. Meanwhile, the gradual return of European electric‑vehicle purchase subsidies has lowered purchase barriers and lifted total EV sales, which has in turn worked to the advantage of Chinese exporters, Cui Dongshu said.
Chinese brands expanded their market share in Europe in the first half of 2026 driven by local subsidies and higher oil prices, Fitch Ratings said in a report sent to the Global Times.
The combined market share of leading Chinese brands in the EU, European Free Trade Association and UK rose to 11 percent in the first half of this year, up from 7 percent in the first half of 2025. The largest Chinese players, Geely Group (including Volvo Car) and SAIC Motor, expanded steadily despite the tariffs. The main drivers of market share gains were BYD, Chery and Leap Motor, according to Fitch Ratings.
Cui Dongshu noted that China's EV edge comes from its full‑fledged industrial ecosystem.
Officials from China's Ministry of Commerce told a press conference on July 28 that China boasts a complete, high‑efficiency EV industrial chain covering raw materials, auto parts, finished cars and production equipment, with industry clusters enabling rapid component supplies. China's huge market, the world's largest, has fueled 11 consecutive years of EV sales.
"Protectionism can only put up short‑term entry barriers. It cannot erase the solid strengths of Chinese EVs or stop Chinese brands from establishing a lasting foothold in Europe," Cui Dongshu said.
Yet, geopolitical risks remain as the EU reportedly considers expanding tariffs to restrict Chinese plug-in hybrid EVs.
German media Handelsblatt reported on June 19 that the EU is drawing up new measures to shield its single market more tightly against Chinese imports in the near future, citing senior EU officials and industry insiders. Specifically, the plan could contain countervailing duties to be levied on Chinese‑made plug‑in hybrids.
The rising market share of Chinese‑brand EVs amid EU tariffs has demonstrated that trade barriers cannot distort market choices. If the EU carries out its planned countervailing duties on Chinese plug‑in hybrids, the measure will yield only limited results, Cui Hongjian, a professor at the Academy of Regional and Global Governance at Beijing Foreign Studies University, told the Global Times on Monday.
Europe's problems stem from weak competitiveness and flawed energy policies. The EU ought to cast aside its confrontational mindset, remove unfair restrictions and pursue consultations and cooperation with China. Shifting industrial‑sector conflicts outward cannot remedy the weaknesses of its EV sector and will only damage the EU's reputation for destroying free trade, Cui Hongjian said.
。    Venkat Prabhu’s Maanaadu completed four years on Tuesday, rekindling conversation around a film that changed the way mainstream Tamil cinema approached high concept storytelling. Released on 25 November 2021, the Silambarasan and SJ Suryah starrer arrived amid strong expectations and went on to surpass them with ease. Critics praised its audacity, its urgency and its playful rhythm, while audiences embraced it with enthusiasm that lasted far beyond its theatrical run.A milestone for one of Tamil cinema’s boldest commercial experimentsTo mark the occasion, Venkat Prabhu shared a heartfelt note on X, thanking viewers for supporting his most daring narrative experiment. He wrote that when the team set out to make a crazy time loop film, he believed one thing with absolute certainty. The audience would understand it. What surprised him, he wrote, is that the audience understood it even more deeply than the team had imagined. His message also expressed gratitude to Silambarasan and SJ Suryah for trusting the attempt and for pushing cinematic boundaries along with him.The filmmaker’s sentiment captures precisely what has given Maanaadu its lasting value. At a time when Tamil commercial cinema was largely anchored in familiar narrative patterns, Maanaadu disrupted the space with a story built on repetition, acceleration and cause and effect logic, while still delivering the emotional punch and entertainment value that fans look for in a star vehicle.          When we made this crazy time-loop film #Maanaadu, I believed one thing for sure that our audience will get it…And you all got it MORE than we imagined!Thank you for celebrating experiments in cinema. You make us push boundaries.. thanks for the belief @SilambarasanTR_… pic.twitter.com/1ovVaCvnpY     — venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) November 25, 2025               The time loop thriller that redefined Simbu’s careerMaanaadu follows Abdul Khaaliq, played by Silambarasan, an NRI who lands in Tamil Nadu for a wedding, only to become trapped in a relentless time loop that keeps dragging him back to the same morning. What begins as confusion gradually becomes a nightmare as he discovers that a political conference, a high-profile assassination and the machinations of a ruthless police officer, played with wicked brilliance by SJ Suryah, are all tied to his fate.The film is built on a loop structure where each repetition increases the pressure. It demands that the audience think along with the protagonist, piece together clues and learn the rules of the world as he does. What makes the experience exhilarating is the duel between Silambarasan and SJ Suryah, two performers operating at full throttle. Every loop becomes a new contest, a new performance within the performance, and a new chance to push the tension higher.Upon release in 2021, the film was declared one of the best Tamil films of the year by several publications. It became one of the biggest commercial successes of Silambarasan’s career, reaffirming his image as a star willing to take risks and reinvent himself. For a generation of fans, Maanaadu is remembered not only as an entertainer but also as a turning point for Simbu, one that ushered in a new phase of focus and discipline in his craft.The supporting cast strengthened the film’s impact. Kalyani Priyadarshan delivered an understated but warm presence. Manoj Bharathiraja, SA Chandrasekhar, YG Mahendran, Karunakaran, Premgi Amaren, Aravind Akash and Anjena Kirti rounded out a large ensemble that added texture to the loop many times over.Craft and commerce meet on a grand scaleMaanaadu’s triumph is also a technical success story. KL Praveen’s editing shaped the looping structure with clarity and rhythm, ensuring that the repetitions never felt monotonous. Richard M Nathan’s cinematography maintained fluidity across cycles, giving each loop a sense of urgency. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s score amplified the momentum, turning the film into a tightly wound thriller that never lost its emotional core.          Produced by Suresh Kamatchi under V House Productions, Maanaadu reportedly grossed more than Rs 117 crore worldwide, emerging as a major commercial blockbuster that rewrote the expectations for a concept driven Tamil film.Four years later, the film remains a beloved reference point whenever Tamil cinema discusses innovation within a commercial format. Maanaadu not only succeeded but also proved that audiences welcome complexity and originality when crafted with conviction.Also Read: Thalapathy Vijay to collaborate with Venkat Prabhu for his 68th film。

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