China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Monday, an assertion Seoul called "somewhat exaggerated", while Tokyo said there was no such discussion.

China is seeking to coordinate its response to U.S. tariffs with Japan and South Korea, Chinese state media said.

China’s BYD, the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker, including plug-in hybrids, is set to enter South Korea with its Atto 3 compact SUV, aiming to challenge established players in a market known for strong brand loyalty.