China's EV Flood, Foreign Interference Charges, and a Surprising Tobacco Bust: Australia's Tightrope Walk

The Chinese electric vehicle invasion of Australia is no longer a forecast—it's a fait accompli. One in every three vehicles sold in Australia in the first half of 2026 was made in China, with over 10 Chinese brands, led by BYD, now competing directly with Holden, Ford, and Toyota. BYD nearly outsold Toyota in June with almost 19,000 units, a feat not achieved by any brand since 2011. The flood of cheaper, tech-loaded EVs presents a direct...