The Window for Chinese Automakers to Go Global Is More Than Halfway Closed, Entering a Phase of Intense Competition

[Global Expansion] The 2025 China Automotive Globalization Forum issued initiatives, reports, and industry consensus.

⚡ Key Development: The Window Period Is Already Past Its Midpoint, and Overseas Expansion Has Entered Deep Waters

On December 19, the 2025 China Automotive Industry Globalization and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Beijing, attracting nearly 200 guests. The forum released the "China Automotive Sustainable Development Initiative," advocating fair competition and promoting sustainable development.

📊 Key Data: Two Reports Reveal New Realities of Going Global

Huachai Research Institute, in collaboration with Roland Berger and SynTao Consulting, released the "China Automotive Globalization Development Report 2025," stating that the overseas expansion "window period is already more than halfway over," and the future will bring even fiercer market competition. Concurrently, the "China Automotive Sustainable Development Blue Book 2025" was launched, focusing on ESG practices and pathways for green transformation.

💡 Industry Impact: Consensus Guides High-Quality Global Expansion

The forum established three key consensus points, emphasizing technology-driven globalization, ecosystem collaboration, and responsible competition. Case studies from companies such as Seres and Toyota China demonstrated effective ESG implementation, offering a new paradigm for Chinese automakers’ global strategies.