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Our interview with automotive expert Petr Knap argues that Europe may eventually have to make it harder for Chinese cars and components to enter the market.

So where would you draw the line?

Would you accept more expensive cars if it meant keeping more car production, jobs and technology in Europe — or should European manufacturers simply have to compete?

https://euobserver.com/230968/eus-carmakers-face-their-own-nokia-challenge-to-survive-chinese-threat-says-industry-expert/

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