Hyundai Turns China Setback Into Global Success

Hyundai is now edging closer to becoming the world’s second-most profitable automaker, second only to Toyota.
Hyundai Turns China Setback Into Global Success
New Hyundai cars are displayed on the sales lot at San Leandro Hyundai in San Leandro, Calif., on May 30, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Hyundai Motor’s sales in China have plummeted since 2016 due to a diplomatic dispute between Beijing and South Korea. What initially seemed like a significant blow ultimately meant Hyundai became less reliant on China and expanded its presence in the global market.

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Sean Tseng is a Canada-based reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S.–China relations, CCP politics, trade policy, and emerging technologies including AI and defense. He holds a BASc in mechanical engineering from the University of British Columbia.