# China’s domestic car sales keep falling as exports maintain momentum

https://mins.news/en/item/95888

- Reuters, 2026-10-12 05:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-home-car-sales-downturn-continues-exports-retain-momentum-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acc6cd86824fb0001dcda54

> China’s domestic car sales fell for a 12th consecutive month. Automakers looked overseas to offset a sluggish home market, keeping exports a key driver of growth.

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