BEIJING: China has strengthened its position as the world’s leading automotive manufacturing hub, producing approximately one out of every three vehicles manufactured globally.
With annual production exceeding 30 million passenger and commercial vehicles, China accounts for around 35 per cent of global automotive production, making it the world’s largest car manufacturer and automotive exporter.
The country’s automotive industry has achieved unprecedented production capacity, supported by advanced manufacturing technologies and highly integrated supply chains. Its electric vehicle sector benefits from vertically integrated battery supply chains, while automated gigacasting presses and advanced robotic systems have transformed vehicle assembly processes.
Modern Chinese automotive factories use thousands of multi-axis robots for welding and finishing operations, with some production lines capable of completing a vehicle approximately every 50 seconds.
China’s growing automotive industry is also expanding its international reach. Supported by a dedicated fleet of roll-on/roll-off cargo ships designed to transport vehicles, Chinese manufacturers are exporting millions of electric and hybrid cars to international markets.
Major destinations include ports across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.
The combination of large-scale production, automation and expanding export networks has further strengthened China’s influence in the global automotive industry, particularly in the electric and hybrid vehicle markets.
