Japan and ASEAN to craft auto strategy to counter China's EVs

First-of-its-kind undertaking to cover production and sales in Southeast Asia

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A Toyota dealership in Bangkok. Japanese automakers assemble more than 3 million vehicles annually in ASEAN. (Photo by Kenya Akama)

RIHO NAGAO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and ASEAN intend to create their first joint strategy on automobile production and sales within the Southeast Asian bloc, as Chinese electric vehicles become more prevalent there.

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