Huang Jiayi
Senior specialist, BYD, ShenzhenHuang Jiayi is a senior specialist at BYD’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China. She studies international political economy and works on overseas public relations for BYD. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in economics from Duke University, and a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Trinity College, Connecticut.
Articles by Huang Jiayi
Economy
How BYD became the leading EV brand in Southeast Asia
The Chinese EV company BYD, after overtaking Tesla in selling more EVs in 2024, has ascended to the pole position in global green mobility. How did BYD rise so fast from a budding battery maker? And how did BYD expand its overseas markets? BYD senior specialist Huang Jiayi and US academic Chen Xiangming examine BYD’s success over the past three decades, with a focus on its footprint in Southeast Asia.
Huang Jiayi, Chen Xiangming
14 Jul 2025