BEIJING -- BMW will begin Chinese production of electric cars from its Mini brand in 2021 with local partner Great Wall Motor as the automakers share the investment burden amid shifts in the industry landscape, but their export plans could be derailed if U.S.-China trade talks sour.
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BMW to make electric cars in China with Great Wall from 2021
German automaker seeks bigger foothold but trade war clouds export plans
A prototype of BMW's electric Mini car. The German automaker and Great Wall plan to launch a new electric brand as well. (Photo by Kosei Fukao)
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