EconomyAs sales slow, Chinese automakers face controversy over blunt marketing tactics
Chinese automakers’ marketing is under scrutiny after an Xpeng employee’s comment drew strong criticism from middle-aged consumers. At a livestreamed model launch on October 15, a product manager used the slang term “Lao Deng.” Industry officials and analysts say regulators are also stepping up quality checks on automakers’ reliability.
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As sales slow, Chinese automakers face controversy over blunt marketing tactics
Economy