Geely Auto plots major export drive in 2026 as profit growth slows

Chinese carmaker battles domestic price pressure and global trade tensions

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Visitors inspect a Geely Galaxy E8 electric vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Strong demand of the Galaxy series helped drive Geely’s record revenue in 2025.  © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG — Geely Automobile is doubling down on sales abroad this year, after the Chinese automaker’s annual net profit growth slowed sharply, despite record-high revenue, amid intensifying competition in its home market.