China EV king BYD's share price drop signals rocky road ahead
WATARU SUZUKI
SHANGHAI -- Shares of BYD, China's leading electric vehicle maker, are under pressure from slowing domestic sales and greater scrutiny over its aggressive pricing strategy.
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