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Other automakers are still shipping cars from Asia by way of a much longer, and expensive, trip around Africa.
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Other automakers ship cars from Asia around Africa
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Claim Maker
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News Article
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM (1 month ago)

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Screenshot of https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/business/china-electric-vehicles-red-sea.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/business/china-electric-vehicles-red-sea.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Chinese automakers are using the Red Sea and Suez Canal to ship cars to Europe, saving time and costs, despite attacks by the Houthi militia. This contrasts with other automakers who are avoiding the route. The article suggests a possible understanding between China and the Houthis.

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