China is closing the loophole for parallel imports of cars.
Starting January 1, 2027, China prohibits the export of cars without an approved service network abroad. The manufacturers will have to prove the presence of dozens of authorized centers in the country of delivery and guarantee spare parts. Formally it is customer care, in fact it is a filter for those who sell cars anywhere without obligation.
The Russian market will not seriously decline, as Chevre and Jetour have been assembled here for a long time, and Tenet and Xcite are Russian projects based on Chery. Brands imported through parallel imports without official representation remain at risk. The official channel and local assembly will remain stable, and the gray supply will hit a new barrier. Import to Russia.