Join the discussion: The impact of Chinese Electric Vehicles?

Today, besides Tesla, Chinese electric vehicle companies are at the forefront, with cutting edge technologies and mass production capabilities. 

Recently, both the US and the EU have increased tariffs on Chinese electric cars, although with different approaches and different goals in mind.

Nonetheless, the impact of Chinese EVs is something that is worthy of discussion.

The far-reaching implications can be seen in areas, such as trade relations, market dynamics, and the global push towards sustainable transportation.

Consider the following questions:

1. Market Dynamics: How might the new US and EU tariffs affect the pricing and competitiveness of Chinese EVs in the global market?

2. Trade Relations: What could be the long-term impact of these tariffs on China-US and China-EU trade relations, and how might it influence China's trade policies with other regions?

3. Technological Innovation: Considering China's leading position in EV technology, how will these tariffs influence innovation and research in the EV sector?

4. Environmental Impact: With the push for greener transportation, what role do Chinese EVs play in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and how might tariffs impact these efforts?

5. Consumer Choice: How could the tariffs alter consumer choices in the US and EU and potentially globally? Who will be impacted the most for a lack of access of cheap and reliable EVs? Who will benefit from it?

What do you think?

If you have interesting ideas about this topic, and also love a chance to practice speaking about them in Mandarin, this is your chance.

Details about this session is below:

Topic: The impact of Chinese Electric Vehicles?

• 1:00 PM - 2:00PM, Augusts 22, 2024, Thursday (HK time).
• Online
• HKD150 per person (Maximum 6 participants)

Register before August 19, 2024. 

Use this Google form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO4UA-zDF9kmJdMHenLDlFgrCIHU1JWL1o4-IT885EYko9GQ/viewform 

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More about this course:

“What Is Your Opinion” is a platform for high level Chinese language learners to share their views and thoughts on a wide range of events which are shaping our world, and of course, to practice speaking Mandarin as well.

This course is a natural extension for students who have completed the Mandarin Express series (or equivalent) and would like to have a platform to further their study by engaging in topical discussions.

It’s best for students who are interested in world events, including but not solely about events which China’s stances influence the outcome.

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https://www.mslmaster.com/index.php/teaching-learning-resources?view=article&id=241&catid=11 

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