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Letter

In response to The BYD 'spy car' narrative misses Australia’s real transport risk

Fred Zhang

May 6, 2026

I just want to compliment P & A on the contributions of Fred Zhang. His printed background provided is sparse, and a little vague. His contributions are always of a high standard, and his public profile and circulation should be far greater.

— Barry Smith from Hobart


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