China: Benz reveals Beijing plant: Geely Automobile, Beijing Automobile
-China shift is accelerating-
Mercedes-Benz:
Mercedes-Benz has opened a local production base in China, the world’s largest automobile market. It was
The factory in the suburbs of Beijing was opened to the public on February 17th.
The policy is to make all new cars EV by 2030.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz:
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused China of human rights issues.
The impact of changes in both countries has been pointed out.
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Geely Automobile: Mercedes-Benz’s largest shareholder
Geely Automobile CEO:
Li Shufu has acquired a 9.69% stake in Mercedes-Benz.
Currently the largest shareholder of Mercedes-Benz.
Geely Automobile and Mercedes-Benz:
Li Shufu has long had a strong admiration for Mercedes-Benz.
“Becoming a Mercedes-Benz shareholder was my biggest wish.”
Mercedes-Benz Partners:
In addition to Geely Automobile, there is “Beijing Automobile” as a partner of Mercedes-Benz.
Conflict with “Beijing Automobile” is also likely to be a problem.