Chery Legal Department Files Police Report to Investigate Rumors of Executive Assault

[Company Statement] On the evening of June 3, Chery's Legal Department issued a statement declaring that online rumors about 'a physical altercation between executives and dealers' are malicious fabrications. The company has filed a police report and initiated source tracing.

Core Development: Rumors Evolved from Vague Tips to Specific Accusations

On the morning of June 3, an automotive media outlet first published unverified claims that 'a marketing vice president of a certain automaker was hospitalized after being assaulted over inventory pressure.' The post was widely shared and quickly became more specific, directly implicating Chery and Hengxin Automotive Group.

Strategic Foundation: Strengthening Public Opinion Control and Legal Deterrence

Chery emphasized that the content is 'entirely fabricated,' urging the public to neither believe nor spread rumors, and clearly stated its intent to pursue legal action against the rumor-mongers. This underscores automakers' heightened sensitivity and zero-tolerance stance toward channel-related public sentiment.