For Chinese auto companies going global, success isn't about taking – it's about building. In this conversation, Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding Group, lays out the core principles of localization: create jobs, strengthen local economies and support long-term development. China's auto industry already holds a clear edge in electrification, with strengths in cost, scale and supply chains. But global expansion is never frictionless. Tariffs, "small yard, high fence" policies and trade barriers are real and growing challenges. So the path forward isn't confrontation – it's cooperation, compliance and shared growth.

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