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

[Global Strategy] The 2025 Forum on Globalization and Sustainable Development of China's Automotive Industry issued joint initiatives, reports, and consensus statements.

⚡ Key Insight: The Window Period Is Already Past Its Midpoint—Going Global Has Entered Deep Waters

On December 19, nearly 200 industry representatives gathered in Beijing to discuss automotive globalization and sustainable development. The forum released the Initiative on Sustainable Development of China’s Automotive Industry, calling for fair competition and responsiveness to stakeholder expectations.

📊 Critical Data: Two Reports Reveal Challenges and Pathways

China Automotive Innovation Institute, in collaboration with Roland Berger and SynTao Consulting, published the 2025 Report on the Globalization of China’s Automotive Industry and the 2025 Blue Book on Sustainable Development of China’s Automotive Industry. These reports highlight that “the window period is already more than halfway closed,” signaling increasingly fierce competition ahead.

💡 Industry Impact: ESG and Supply Chains Emerge as New Battlegrounds

Case studies from companies like Seres and Toyota China demonstrate that green and low-carbon practices, corporate social responsibility, and supply chain resilience are becoming core competitive advantages in global markets.