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BYD and Geely report profit surge on international sales growth

Chinese automotive giants BYD and Geely Auto have reported significant increases in their third-quarter profits, driven by strong performance in international markets. BYD's net profit rose by 28% to 10 billion yuan, with revenue up 13.6%, while Geely also saw a 28% profit increase to 4.8 billion yuan on 10% higher revenue. This growth abroad is helping to offset a slowdown in their domestic Chinese market, as both companies expand their presence in regions like Europe and Southeast Asia. AI

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BYD and Geely report profit surge on international sales growth

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    China’s BYD, Geely report profit jump as sales abroad surge, though local market stalls

    China’s two largest carmakers, BYD and Geely Auto, reported a jump in their third-quarter earnings, propelled by surging overseas sales as they intensified pressure on established international marques in Europe and Southeast Asia. BYD, mainland China’s largest automotive group, …