A Timeturk writer wrote about the losses caused to Türkiye by the Chinese declaration.

Recalling that China's smart electric car giant completed its market network along the North African coastline by shaking hands with Morocco and Tunisia after Egypt, Eyüpoğlu interpreted China's agreement as a strategic and global expansion.

In his article titled “The Chinese Communiqué Caused Turkey So Many Losses!”, Eyüpoğlu stated that Turkey, a Mediterranean coastal market with an ambitious automotive production and young population, was unfortunately left out of the picture.

Eyüpoğlu, attributing Turkey's exclusion from the picture to the decision made in 2023, continued: “With the complicated communiqué regarding Chinese electric vehicle imports, which came into effect at the end of 2023, the requirements in this communiqué seemed specifically designed to stifle the appetite of global players. High tax rates aside, distributors were also required to establish 20 service points across seven geographic regions. For a company preparing to enter a new market, this means not only a cost but also an operational nightmare. What was the result? Some new entrants like Neta, Skywell, MG, Voyah, and Seres have ceased operations.”

Eyüpoğlu noted that China is rapidly opening dealerships in many countries, including Europe, Africa, and even Syria, Iraq, Azerbaijan , and Armenia, right next to us. He added that Turkey is asking, "When will Tesla introduce a new model?" Eyüpoğlu continued: "Even more seriously, with the intensification of market competition, I see that instead of fully reflecting the technological superiority of Chinese brands, we're talking about removing hardware, reducing technology, and lowering prices. In other words, we're trying to offer consumers a 'lite' version, not the latest version the brand originally promised."

Eyüpoğlu emphasized the integration of North African countries into the global ecosystem, while noting that Türkiye remains behind high walls. "What we've lost isn't just a market share of a few hundred thousand vehicles. What we've lost is direct access to technology, the increased service quality that competition will bring, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of the mobility era," he said. "I hope these trade barriers will force us to reexamine market dynamics, and without completely missing the boat of this electric revolution, we will reopen our doors to global players through competitive and rational regulations," he concluded.

You can read the full article by Timeturk writer Adem Eyüpoğlu from the link below:

https://www.timeturk.com/adem-eyupoglu/cin-tebligi-turkiye-ye-oyle-cok-kaybettirdi-ki-yazar-1822829