Changan kicks off a 1,000-kilometer cross-Europe test drive program at its partnership signing ceremony with the Portuguese Football Federation in Lisbon, Portugal on May 22, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Changan signed a strategic partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation on Friday, becoming the official global partner of Portugal's national football team as the Chinese automaker ramps up its long-term push into the European and global market.
"In football, staying 'in the game' means total commitment – to every tackle, every second of concentration, and every precise pass", said Mi Mengdong, vice-president of Changan Automobile.
"For Changan, it means continuous investment, relentless innovation, and standing firmly with our users. The Portuguese team has spent a century defining resilience. Changan has spent 45 years proving the power of long-termism. This is not sponsorship – it is true resonance," Mi added.
Changan handed over a Deepal S05 plug-in hybrid SUV to FPF leadership at the event.
