Xi Wants to End China's Price Wars. But How?
Race-to-the-bottom mentality is everywhere. The world's biggest EV maker BYD Co. slashed prices by as much as 34% in May, exacerbating a decline in auto prices that began in late 2022. A turf war in the food-delivery market has e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and JD.com Inc. offering splashy discounts to take on sector leader Meituan. Hong Kong's stock market, where these blue chips are listed, has lost momentum as a result.
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