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China carmakers lean on exports as domestic sales stall

China’s auto industry is increasingly relying on exports to sustain growth as domestic demand remains weak, industry sources said, ahead of a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US for a summit with US President Donald Trump. Online reports that Beijing may include BYD in a business delegation have fueled speculation the EV maker could use the trip to ease trade frictions and protect overseas momentum.