A Chery vehicle is assembled at an automated production line in Wuhu, Anhui province. LI JUNHUI/XINHUA
HEFEI — Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
"You can really see how Chery has evolved," said Maria Pia Del Carmen Palacios Callegari, a dealer from Chile, noting that Chinese autos have reached world-class standards in both manufacturing craftsmanship and design prowess.
On her first trip to China for the 2026 Chery International Business Summit, the Chilean car dealer expressed optimism about deeper cooperation. "It is really amazing," she said after touring Chery's factory, adding that she was impressed by its advanced technologies and intelligent robotic production lines.
The sentiment is backed by robust data. China's auto output and sales have remained first globally for 17 consecutive years. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the country's auto production and sales both exceeded 34 million units last year, setting a new record high, offering new cooperation opportunities and helping establish a global win-win ecosystem in the sector.
