On April 27, 2026, the 4th China Automotive & Parts Overseas Ecosystem Forum, hosted by Gasgoo, successfully concluded in Beijing. The two-day event was held in a hybrid format, both online and offline.
Amid accelerating technological transformation and evolving geopolitical dynamics, China's automotive industry is transitioning from traditional "product export" to a more sustainable "ecosystem globalization." While facing challenges such as trade barriers, localization requirements, and supply chain security, new opportunities are also emerging across both mature and emerging markets. Under the theme "Going Global & Taking Root," the forum brought together industry leaders to explore how to build resilience, strengthen localization, and move from market entry to long-term establishment on the global stage.
The second day featured the Intelligent Connected and Compliance Summit, focusing on compliance evolution, global deployment of intelligent technologies, and software stack capabilities. Discussions highlighted how China's automotive industry can leverage compliance and technology to accelerate the development of a global intelligent mobility ecosystem.
As an official event of the Beijing Auto Show, the forum received strong support from China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd. We sincerely thank them for their support.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our ecosystem partners for their strong support, including AlixPartners, Red Hat, YFORE Technology, Henkel, Gestamp, DP World, Accuracy, UAES, Kotei Informatics, MANN+HUMMEL, Johnson Electric, TomTom, JOYNEXT, the Saudi government, Dynaso, and CEER.
At the forum, the book launch of Going Global: Practices and Strategies Driving the International Development of China's Automotive Industry highlighted the forefront of industry transformation and globalization. The publication brings together extensive research findings and practical insights, synthesizing long-term observations from multiple experts. Covering topics from technological evolution and industry dynamics to global expansion strategies, it provides valuable guidance for companies navigating global competition and supports the high-quality international development of China's automotive industry.
In addition, the 2026 China Automotive Industry Overseas Expansion White Paper was officially released, systematically outlining the latest trends and key pathways in the globalization of China's automotive industry. It provides valuable guidance for companies formulating global strategies and offers a clear roadmap for advancing toward higher-quality, ecosystem-driven overseas expansion.
A series of distinguished speakers took the stage one after another, delivering insightful presentations on key topics such as the globalization of the automotive industry, the evolution of intelligent connectivity technologies, and overseas expansion practices. They shared cutting-edge perspectives and first-hand industry experience. Through in-depth exchanges and active discussions, the forum officially proceeded into its agenda sessions, enabling more structured and comprehensive dialogues.
The agenda of the forum is as follows:
Main Forum: Global Vision, China's Strength
10:10-10:15 Opening Remarks
Runhai Sun | General Manager of China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd.
10:15-10:20 Opening Remarks
Angela MANS | German Association of the Automotive Indusrty，VDA
10:20-10:25 China's Auto Industry Enters a New Era of Global Presence
Xiaoying Zhou | CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Gasgoo International
10:25-10:40《Going Global: Practices and Strategies driving the international development of China's automotive industry》Book Launch
10:40-11:00 Going Global- Practices and Strategies of China's automotive industry for European Market
Hui Zhang | Vice President of NIO Europe，Chair of CCCEU AWG
11:00-11:30 《2026 China Automotive Industry Overseas Expansion White Paper》Released
Weiwei Chen | Senior Analyst, Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute
Yichao Zhang | Partner, Greater China, Automotive and Industrial Practice at AlixPartners
11:30-11:50 Gestamp: A Strategic Partner for Today's Global Production Challenges
Antonio Muñoz de Verger| Global Business Development Director, Gestamp
11:50-12:10 From Product Exports to Ecosystem Localization: The Role of Tier 1 Suppliers in Building Overseas Supply Chains for Chinese OEMs
Jie Xu | President and General Manager Passenger Vehicle，MANN+HUMMEL
14:00-14:20 Saudi Arabia local Automotive Industry and government Initiatives
Bader Al-Huthail | VP, Automotive and Mobility Sector, NIDC, Ministry of Industry, Saudi Arabia
14:20-14:40 Operating in 4 continents, 20 countries—-By leveraging China efficiency and global standards, Johnson Electric powering China automotive's global success
Johnny Chen | General Manager-Sales ，Automotive Products Group，Johnson Electric
14:40-15:00 Winning in Europe : strategy, regulation and industrial presence. —How Chinese companies can build a sustainable presence in Europe
Frédéric Recordon | Partner , Accuracy
15:00-15:20 Material Innovation Drives Global Expansion—Henkel Powering China's Automotive Overseas Growth
Anna An | President of Henkel Greater China
15:20-15:40 Redesigning Auto Supply Chain
Fion Li | Vice President of Commercial, Logistics, DP World Greater China
15:40-16:00 Tier1 supplier empower China's auto going global with quality and service
Baoli Dong | Director of Market Quality & Overseas Project of United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES)
16:00-16:20 Dual-Engine Global Expansion: Commercial & Passenger Vehicles – Systematic Upgrade Powers Scale Leap
Yuan Cheng | Deputy General Manager of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd.
16:20-16:40 Globalization of Chinese Commercial Vehicles: FAW TRUCKS' International Market Presence and Practices
Changchun Leng | President of FAW TRUCKS International Co., Ltd.
16:40-17:00 Building Supplier Ecosystem to Support development of A Competitive Automotive Industrial Cluster
Johnny Saldanha | Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer，Ceer Motors
17:00-17:20 How to Leverage China's Ecosystem Competitiveness to Advance Global Business and Operations
Xin Shao | Head of Advanced Technology, Renault Group China
17:20-17:50 Hot Dialogue: From Sea Entry to Rooted Growth: Localization Implementation and Supply Chain Resilience Co-Building in the Globalization of Chinese Automobiles
1. The Evolving Focus of Global Competition
2. Pathways to Localization Execution
3. Changing Demands of Overseas OEMs
4. Building Resilience in the Global Supply Chain System
5. Technology Going Global and Participation in Rule-Making
Host:
Xiaoying Zhou | CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Gasgoo International
Dialogue Guest:
Aftab Ahmed | Chief Advisor Automotive and Mobility, NIDC , Ministry of Industry，Saudi Arabia
Jay Zhu | Head of Supply Chain & Business Operation Asia，Lucid Motors
Anna An | President of Henkel Greater China
Dr. Pan Yong | Director of R&D China & Global NEV Technology Center, MANN+HUMMEL
Xin Shao | Head of Advanced Technology, Renault Group China
Intelligent Connected and Compliance Summit
10:10-10:30 China's New Energy Vehicle Industry Accelerates Globalization: Deepal Auto's Overseas Expansion Practices and Reflections
Jun Zhai | Deputy General Manager of Software Development, Deepal Auto
10:30-10:50 Beyond China Speed: Scaling Global Excellence through Safety-Certified AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV)
Francis Chow | VP & GM, In-vehicle Operating System and Edge，Red Hat
10:50-11:10 Global Chain · Local Symbiosis — New Global Practices of China's Auto Supply Chain
Leo Liu | YFORE Technology Co., Ltd, CEO
11:10-11:30 Map your way to the world: Scaling automated driving systems with location intelligence
Leo Sei | Head of Product at TomTom
11:30-11:50 Trust is the Passport – JOYNEXT's Globalization Vision
Stavros Mitrakis | Co-CEO of JOYNEXT
11:50-12:10 Intelligent Connected Vehicle Market Entry Practices in Europe: From Single-Point Business Breakthroughs to Full Integration of Product Ecosystem
Nan Lv | CEO, KOTEI Germany，Chief Sales & Marketing Officer WUHAN KOTEI INFORMATICS CO., LTD.
12:10-12:40 Hot Dialogue: From Compliance to Ecosystem — The Critical Path for the Globalization of China's Intelligent Connected Vehicles
1. Compliance is transforming from a "barrier to entry" into a "competitive advantage."
2. In the context of AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), how can operating systems and software stacks support globalization?
3. From "exported product" to "local ecosystem": How can intelligent connectivity be truly implemented on the ground?
4. How can China's solutions evolve into "global standards"?
Host:
Dun Ao | Editor-in-Chief，Tencent Auto Industry Observer
Dialogue Guest:
Chunli Wang | China Office General Manager, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia
Francis Chow | VP & GM, In-vehicle Operating System and Edge，Red Hat
Qiang You | Executive Deputy Secretary-General, Software Branch of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)
Jianheng Luo | Founder & Managing Director of Dynaso Technical Consulting LLC
Jiangyang Li | X/S vCo CEO，Proton
14:00-14:20 From Product Export to Whole Industrial Chain Export——SGMW's Innovative Practice in ASEAN
Guangxin Yu | General Manager of B2B Business, Overseas Business Division, SAIC-GM-Wuling
14:20-14:40 Localization of URAMAN Heavy-Duty Truck Industrial Chain in Russia
Maksim Yang | OOO《AZ VELES》Chairman
14:40-15:00 Power System Technology Going Global: The Globalization Opportunities for China's Automotive Core Components
Wenjiang Zhao | Platform director, InfiMotion
15:00-15:20 Go Global Hand in Hand, Win the Future Together: Baolong Technology's Globalization Practice & Experience Sharing
Liangjie Zhou | VP of Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation & GM of AS BU
15:20-15:40 Forging Global Automotive Electronics Competitiveness through Technology Export
Qian Qian | Deputy Dean of the Innovation Planning Institute, Technology Center, Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd.
15:40-16:00 From Product Export to System Globalization: Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle's International Strategy Practice
Yilin Tu | producut planning manager，China dongfeng moto industry IMP.&EXP.Co.,LTD.
16:00-16:20 Innovative Export Model of GECKO LCV
Jim Yan | Overseas Business GM，Shenzhen GECKO new energy vehicle techonology
16:20-17:00 Hot Dialogue: From Technology Export to Ecosystem Export — How Can Chinese Automobiles Build Global Supply Chain Resilience?
1. Technology export is evolving from "single-point breakthroughs" to "systemic capability output."
2. Localization vs. Globalization: Where lies the optimal solution for supply chain deployment?
3. Does supply chain diversification inevitably mean higher costs? How to balance efficiency and security?
4. From "following the rules" to "participating in rule-making": The next step for Chinese enterprises.
Host:
Guangxin Yu | General Manager of B2B Business, Overseas Business Division, SAIC-GM-Wuling
Dialogue Guest:
Maksim Yang | OOO《AZ VELES》Chairman
Liangjie Zhou | VP of Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation & GM of AS BU
Yilin Tu | Producut planning manager，China dongfeng moto industry IMP.&EXP.Co.,LTD.
Jim Yan | Overseas Business GM，Shenzhen GECKO new energy vehicle techonology
The 4th China Automotive & Parts Overseas Ecosystem Forum has successfully concluded. We sincerely thank all ecosystem partners, experts, and scholars for their strong support and valuable insights. Anchored in the Beijing Auto Show, the forum focused on the industry's shift from "product export" to "ecosystem globalization," with discussions covering technology, compliance, supply chains, and localization, and building broad industry consensus.
In a new phase of global competition and cooperation, China's automotive industry is advancing with stronger capabilities and an open approach, accelerating its transition from "going global" to "going deep and taking root," and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable global automotive ecosystem
