The European Commission is conducting a preliminary investigation into whether China has provided subsidies to BYD COMPANY (01211.HK) -6.600 (-1.730%) Short selling $680.13M; Ratio 18.312% 's Hungarian plant, the Financial Times reported, citing informed sources.If confirmed, the EU may compel BYD COMPANY to sell some assets, reduce production capacity, or repay subsidies. The company may even be subject to fines for violations.Related NewsDBS Lifts BYD COMPANY (01211.HK) TP to $492, Rating BuyAs indicated by EU officials, BYD COMPANY's Hungarian plant was built by Chinese labor and primarily uses imported components such as electronics, which contributes minimally to the EU's economic value creation.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-04-03 16:25.)