Leaders of 12 Automakers Gather in Changchun to Discuss a New Era of Intelligent New Energy Vehicles

[Industry Gathering] Leaders of 12 automakers convened in Changchun to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the rollout of China's first automobile.

Core Trends: Rejecting Cutthroat Competition and Embracing Independent Innovation

On July 13, 2026, at the Hongqi Hall of FAW Group in Changchun, Qiu Xiandong, Chairman of China FAW Group; Yang Qing, Chairman of Dongfeng Motor Corporation; and Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC Group, delivered on-site speeches. Additionally, Li Xiang, He Xiaopeng, and five other leaders addressed the event via video messages. All parties unanimously emphasized rejecting cutthroat competition and upholding independent innovation to secure leadership in the intelligent new energy vehicle sector.

Key Metrics: Global Leadership in Production, Sales, and Exports

China currently ranks first globally in both production and sales volume as well as total vehicle exports of intelligent connected new energy vehicles, marking the industry’s evolution from "from nothing to something" to "from strong to leading."

Strategic Foundation: Collaboration Over Destructive Competition

In response to industry-wide price wars and profitability pressures, leading automakers have issued a rare collective appeal, urging the establishment of a healthy ecosystem and advocating technological breakthroughs and global expansion to meet future challenges.