China, Turkey Relations Strained After EV Investment Fallout

China and Turkey spent years strengthening a strategic partnership built on trade, investment and access to European markets. The sudden collapse of a flagship $1 billion Chinese investment now threatens to slow one of Beijing’s most important economic relationships in the region.

For years, China and Turkey have maintained a cordial and strategic relationship, with Turkey’s access to the EU Customs Union making it an attractive destination for Chinese investments.