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Automobili Lamborghini cars are on display at the carmaker's headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, on Sept. 11, 2023.

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Automobili Lamborghini cars are on display at the carmaker's headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, on Sept. 11, 2023.

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of exhibits from Chinese carmaker BYD during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the booth of Chinese carmaker SERES during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese carmaker Xpeng during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the booth of Chinese carmaker Leapmotor during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a launching ceremony of Chinese carmaker BYD during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try a Denza D9 at a launching ceremony of Chinese carmaker BYD during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the booth of Chinese carmaker SERES during the media preview of the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-CHINESE EXHIBITORS

(230906) -- MUNICH, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the booth of Chinese carmaker Forthing during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 6, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto Experience Connected Mobility of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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Tesla Shanghai factory achieves milestone with 2 mln cars produced

STORY: Tesla Shanghai factory achieves milestone with 2 mln cars produced DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tesla's Shanghai plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG GANG, Senior director of manufacturing at Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai 3. various of the production of cars 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU YU, Official with the Lin-gang special area administration STORYLINE: Tesla says its Shanghai factory achieved the milestone of 2 million cars produced on Wednesday. Tesla's Shanghai plant, the carmaker's first gigafactory outside the United States, turned out the first vehicle in December 2019. The factory produced its first 1 million cars in over 30 months, and its second 1 million in less than 13 months. Song Gang, the plant's senior director of manufacturing, says Tesla has grown rapidly thanks to the complete new energy vehicle (NEV) industry cluster in the Yangtze River Delta region, Shanghai's magnetism for global high-end tal

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-OPENING

(230905) -- MUNICH, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto of "Experience Connected Mobility" of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-OPENING

(230905) -- MUNICH, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor sits inside a vehicle at the booth of Chinese carmaker Leapmotor during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto of "Experience Connected Mobility" of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-MUNICH-IAA MOBILITY 2023-OPENING

(230905) -- MUNICH, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 2023 International Motor Show, officially known as the IAA MOBILITY 2023, in Munich, Germany, Sept. 5, 2023. The IAA MOBILITY 2023, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, opened in the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday. At the six-day event are some 70 Chinese firms, the second largest number after the German participants. Under the motto of "Experience Connected Mobility" of this year's IAA, Chinese carmakers are rolling out more chances and choices for local partners and customers in Europe. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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Volkswagen Group to strengthen cooperation with Chinese partner on EV market

STORY: Volkswagen Group to strengthen cooperation with Chinese partner on EV market DATELINE: July 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Volkswagen Group 2. various of XPeng 3. screenshots of media reports 4. various of city views in China STORYLINE: The Volkswagen Group, Germany's leading carmaker, has announced it will acquire a 4.99 percent stake in the Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng by way of a capital increase worth around 700 million U.S. dollars. According to a technological framework agreement with XPeng, two Volkswagen-branded electric models for the mid-sized segment will be rolled out in 2026 in China. Reuters said in a report that the new models will plug a gap in Volkswagen's product lineup in China, where the market for new energy vehicles has grown faster than expected. CNN reported that China is the single largest market for Volkswagen and the German group said it "is stepping up the pace of its transformation in China, where the gr

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Xinhua Headlines: China's innovation achievements make U.S. theft accusation not worth refuting

(230720) -- BEIJING, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks an auto part at carmaker ZXAUTO in Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province, June 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-HI-TECH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CN)

(230629) -- RIZHAO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks an auto part at carmaker ZXAUTO in Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province, June 29, 2023. The Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone has successfully activated new growth drivers by placing emphasis on high-end technology and innovation. By adopting measures such as enhancing the business environment, attracting new investments, and fostering the influx of high-end talent, it has effectively established an industrial development system featuring key sectors that include the new-generation information technology, health industry, high-end equipment manufacturing, and modern service industry. Currently, the development zone boasts 59 specialized and sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating at or above the provincial level. Additionally, it is home to 12 provincial gazelle companies and 146 state-level high-tech enterprises. The period between January and May of

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-HI-TECH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CN)

(230629) -- RIZHAO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work on an assembly line at carmaker ZXAUTO in Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province, June 29, 2023. The Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone has successfully activated new growth drivers by placing emphasis on high-end technology and innovation. By adopting measures such as enhancing the business environment, attracting new investments, and fostering the influx of high-end talent, it has effectively established an industrial development system featuring key sectors that include the new-generation information technology, health industry, high-end equipment manufacturing, and modern service industry. Currently, the development zone boasts 59 specialized and sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating at or above the provincial level. Additionally, it is home to 12 provincial gazelle companies and 146 state-level high-tech enterprises. The period between January and May

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-HI-TECH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CN)

(230629) -- RIZHAO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 29, 2023 shows an industrial robot processing auto parts at carmaker ZXAUTO in Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province. The Rizhao Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone has successfully activated new growth drivers by placing emphasis on high-end technology and innovation. By adopting measures such as enhancing the business environment, attracting new investments, and fostering the influx of high-end talent, it has effectively established an industrial development system featuring key sectors that include the new-generation information technology, health industry, high-end equipment manufacturing, and modern service industry. Currently, the development zone boasts 59 specialized and sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating at or above the provincial level. Additionally, it is home to 12 provincial gazelle companies and 146 state-level high-tech enterprises. The pe

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China on track to become world's largest auto exporter

STORY: China on track to become world's largest auto exporter DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of auto export related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MILAN NEDELJKOVIC, Member of the board of management of BMW AG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUPAKIJ VISEDPAITOON, MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: China vehicle exports soared to 1.07 million units in the first quarter of 2023, the most in the world, outpacing Japan. Nearly 1.76 million vehicles were exported in the first five months of this year, soaring 81.5 percent year on year. In the same period, China's auto sales and output stood at 10.62 million units and 10.69 million units, respectively, both rising 11.1 percent from a year ago. As one of the most dynamic and promising mobility markets in the world, China, in both terms of sales and production, is attractive to foreign auto companies. German carmaker BMW has witnessed China's journey of becoming the world's most acti

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTO SHOW (CN)

(230616) -- SHENZHEN, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about new energy vehicles of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 27th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 16, 2023. The auto show kicked off here on Friday and will last till June 24. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTO SHOW (CN)

(230616) -- SHENZHEN, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2023 shows the booth of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 27th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The auto show kicked off here on Friday and will last till June 24. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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Honda to return to F1 in 2026

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 24, 2023, announcing the automaker's return to Formula 1 racing in 2026. The president said Honda will provide power units to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin for the race, which the Japanese carmaker withdrew from at the end of the 2021 season.

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Honda to return to F1 in 2026

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 24, 2023, announcing the automaker's return to Formula 1 racing in 2026. The president said Honda will provide power units to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin for the race, which the Japanese carmaker withdrew from at the end of the 2021 season.

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Tesla Store

Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Tesla Store

Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Tesla Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai.

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Tesla Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai.

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Tesla Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai.

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Tesla Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai.

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Tesla Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Customers experience a Tesla electric car at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, May 23, 2023. Tesla will sell its Chinese-made Model 3 and Model Y cars in Canada, according to the company's website, confirming that the electric carmaker has completed its first shipments to North America from its factory in Shanghai.

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Wuling EVs driving transition to greener mobility in Indonesia

STORY: Wuling EVs driving transition to greener mobility in Indonesia DATELINE: May 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIAN ASMAHANI, Brand and marketing director for Wuling Sales Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARIF PRAMADANA, Vice president of SGMW Motor Indonesia STORYLINE: Chinese carmaker Wuling is providing commuter service for delegations to the 42nd ASEAN Summit on May 9-11 in the town of Labuan Bajo in eastern Indonesia. The fleet has a total of 50 Wuling Air electric vehicles (EVs). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIAN ASMAHANI, Brand and marketing director for Wuling Sales Indonesia "We are honored to be part of the summit. It proves our commitment to accelerating green mobility in the global market. So the ASEAN summit theme is actually 'Epicentrum of Growth'. I think that for example, Indonesia is actually keen to accelerate its commitment for green mobility in the market, including in the ASEAN. I th

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China-Malaysia automotive collaboration of strategic importance: Malaysian PM

STORY: China-Malaysia automotive collaboration of strategic importance: Malaysian PM DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR IBRAHIM, Malaysian Prime Minister 3. various of Proton's newest model 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHUFU, Chairman of Geely Holding Group 5. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday that the continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance. Anwar made the remarks at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90, the first hybrid vehicle from the carmaker. The X90 is an SUV based on the Geely Haoyue. It marks Proton's entry into the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR IBRAHIM, Malaysian Prime Minister "The automotive industry is a strategic economic sector. One can not underesti

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-PROTON-NEW SUV LAUNCH

(230508) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV), is officially launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2023. The continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. The collaboration accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) as well as the supporting ecosystem for these new vehicles, and by extension creates thousands of skilled jobs and investment into the country, Anwar said at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV). (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-PROTON-NEW SUV LAUNCH

(230508) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2023. The continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. The collaboration accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) as well as the supporting ecosystem for these new vehicles, and by extension creates thousands of skilled jobs and investment into the country, Anwar said at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV). (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-PROTON-NEW SUV LAUNCH

(230508) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for photos at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2023. The continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. The collaboration accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) as well as the supporting ecosystem for these new vehicles, and by extension creates thousands of skilled jobs and investment into the country, Anwar said at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV). (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-PROTON-NEW SUV LAUNCH

(230508) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C), chairman of Geely Holding Group Li Shufu (5th R) and guests pose for photos at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2023. The continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. The collaboration accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) as well as the supporting ecosystem for these new vehicles, and by extension creates thousands of skilled jobs and investment into the country, Anwar said at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV). (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-PROTON-NEW SUV LAUNCH

(230508) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (4th R), chairman of Geely Holding Group Li Shufu (3rd R) and guests pose for photos at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2023. The continued partnership and close collaboration between Malaysian national carmaker Proton and China's Geely are of strategic importance, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. The collaboration accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) as well as the supporting ecosystem for these new vehicles, and by extension creates thousands of skilled jobs and investment into the country, Anwar said at the official launch of Proton's newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle (SUV). (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AUTO SHOW-CONCLUSION (CN)

(230427) -- SHANGHAI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try a simulator of an intelligent sensing system at the exhibition area of Chinese carmaker BYD during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, east China, April 24, 2023. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Maserati battling for China's NEV market share

STORY: Maserati battling for China's NEV market share DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auto show 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRKO BORDIGA, Managing director of Maserati Greater China STORYLINE: Global carmakers are battling to showcase their best new energy products at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2023, mirroring their efforts to gain a share of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market amid fierce competition. Global luxury carmaker Maserati has also set its sights on China's NEV market as it unveiled two brand-new electric cars at the auto show. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRKO BORDIGA, Managing director of Maserati Greater China "We propose the electric cars because China is at the forefront of technology and the market is growing dramatically, even though it didn't arrive yet at the same speed of volumes in the luxury segments. But it's just a matter of time. A number of new (NEV) brands have been coming out in the last few years in Ch

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AUTO-SHOW (CN)

(230419) -- SHANGHAI, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The CTB battery body integration technology of Chinese carmaker BYD is displayed at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China's Shanghai, April 19, 2023. The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), where many carmakers display their new-energy and intelligent connected vehicles under the green and low-carbon consumption trend. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AUTO-SHOW (CN)

(230419) -- SHANGHAI, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces a hybird platform of Chinese carmaker Chery at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China's Shanghai, April 19, 2023. The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), where many carmakers display their new-energy and intelligent connected vehicles under the green and low-carbon consumption trend. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AUTO-SHOW (CN)

(230419) -- SHANGHAI, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An intelligent hydraulic body control system by Chinese carmaker BYD is displayed at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China's Shanghai, April 19, 2023. The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), where many carmakers display their new-energy and intelligent connected vehicles under the green and low-carbon consumption trend. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Tesla to build energy-storage mega factory in Shanghai

STORY: Tesla to build energy-storage mega factory in Shanghai DATELINE: April 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tesla factories 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU YU, Official with Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area Administration 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ERIC ZHENG, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai STORYLINE: U.S. carmaker Tesla Inc. announced Sunday that it will build a new mega factory in Shanghai, which will be dedicated to manufacturing the company's energy-storage product Megapack. Tesla said at a signing ceremony of the project in Shanghai that the new plant is scheduled to break ground in the third quarter of the year and start production in the second quarter of 2024. The new factory will initially produce 10,000 Megapack units every year, equal to around 40 GWh of energy storage. The products will be sold worldwide. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU YU, Official with Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area Administration "We have est

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Elon Musk's mother visits Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory

STORY: Elon Musk's mother visits Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAYE MUSK, Model, Mother of Elon Musk STORYLINE: Maye Musk, mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, visited the company's Shanghai gigafactory and shared her experience on social media. SOUNDBITE (English): MAYE MUSK, Model, Mother of Elon Musk "First of all, I've been all over China and I've been seeing Tesla everywhere, so that's been very exciting for me. And then to come to this factory and see how beautifully everything is produced and the quality and the enthusiasm, it makes me so happy. And I can't wait to tell Elon." Established in 2019, the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai is the carmaker's first gigafactory outside the U.S. The plant delivered 710,000 vehicles in 2022, an increase of 48 percent from 2021. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China is the largest new-energy v

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW-CHINESE AUTOMAKERS

(230323) -- BANGKOK, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a NETA S produced by Chinese electric carmaker Hozon Auto during the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2023. The 44th Bangkok International Motor Show kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until April 2. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW-CHINESE AUTOMAKERS

(230323) -- BANGKOK, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a NETA V produced by Chinese electric carmaker Hozon Auto during the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2023. The 44th Bangkok International Motor Show kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until April 2. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW-CHINESE AUTOMAKERS

(230323) -- BANGKOK, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a NETA S produced by Chinese electric carmaker Hozon Auto during the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2023. The 44th Bangkok International Motor Show kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until April 2. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)