Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to figures compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese), 12 SUVs managed sales of over 5,000 units. Among them, eight were from foreign JVs, with Dongfeng's Honda CR-V, leading, followed by the Shanghai VW Tiguan, Dongfeng Nissan Qashqai, FAW Toyota RAV4, Guangqi Toyota Highlander, Beijing Hyundai ix35, FAW-VW Audi Q5 and Dongfeng Yueda Kia Sportage-R. The remaining four were Chinese: the Great Wall Haval H-Series, BYD S6, Chery Tiggo and Zotye 5008.

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - Ten years ago, former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Deputy Director and Head of the China Society for World Trade Organization Studies Sun Zhenyu was anxiously awaiting the opening of the fourth WTO panel discussion between economic leaders. What caused Mr. Sun to be especially anxious was the doubt of what would happen to the Chinese automotive industry if the country opened itself to the WTO.