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BYD cars are sold for much more profit in Europe than in China
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-unwinnable-price-war-chinese-104847336.html
Yes, Chinese Imports are. As they are Not only cheaper manufacturer because of (non existent) labour laws, the local chinese goverments heavily subsidize these companies.
As for technology. China does have an edge on battery tech (again, Production seems to be subsidized) and cheaply produced Screens
On classic car qualities, they are behind the Premium brands.