# BYD Executive Says Geopolitics Is Biggest Challenge to Global Expansion

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-08T09:57:47.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T09:57:47.000Z
Section: Business

> Executive Vice President Stella Li pointed to a lack of certainty and visibility in overseas markets as the Chinese automaker expands internationally.

BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said political tensions between countries are creating uncertainty for the automaker as it expands abroad.

“The number one challenge to expansion for BYD is geopolitics,” Li said.

Li’s remarks highlight the difficulty BYD faces as it seeks to expand beyond China while international market conditions remain uncertain.