Part 3/15:
The Rise of a Chinese Automaking Juggernaut
BYD's ascent is closely associated with Wang Chuanfu, a chemist from rural Anhui who transformed a modest battery workshop into a global manufacturing powerhouse. The company's narrative, backed by endorsements from Warren Buffett—who has held BYD shares since 2008—embarked on the classic underdog story: a company that outthought Goliath through discipline, ingenuity, and vertical integration.