Chinese EV makers bypass Southeast Asian suppliers, squeezing local parts industry

Chinese EV manufacturers expanding in Southeast Asia are importing components and using locked-in supplier networks, excluding local parts makers in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. This compounds declining demand for ICE parts, creating a double squeeze for regional suppliers. The shift signals a structural trade realignment in the region's automotive supply chain.

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