Tu and Lei invite Jill Shen, Ethan Robertson and Ed White - three China locals to talk ALL THINGS China EV Inc and, boy did they have a lot to say. So much so that we needed to divide this episode into two parts. This is Part #1. 

This conversation delves into the recent Shanghai Auto Show, highlighting the evolving landscape of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market. The discussion covers regulatory changes impacting safety standards, shifts in marketing focus from technology to safety, and the competitive dynamics between legacy automakers and emerging brands. Key players like Tesla and BYD are analyzed in terms of their market strategies and future challenges, with insights into the global expansion of Chinese EV brands and the implications of geopolitical factors on their growth.

Keywords
China, EVs, Shanghai Auto Show, regulatory changes, safety, Tesla, BYD, automotive industry, electric vehicles, market trends