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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WDCC2025 in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Visitors are visiting the MG automotive exhibition area at WDCC2025 In Shanghai, China on September 26, 2025.

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Serbia: Severe Flooding Hits Eastern Golubac After Storm

A storm brought heavy rain leading to severe flooding in Golubac, a village in Braničevo District, eastern Serbia on Tuesday, May 6.

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The 101st Edition Of The Brussels Motor Show - Belgium

- An MG Cyberster is seen during the Brussels Motor Show 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 10, 2025. The 101st edition of the Brussels Motor Show kicked off on Friday, offering car enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the latest automotive innovations and trends. Among the highlights are Chinese brands including Leapmotor, Maxus, BAIC, BYD, Hongqi, Xpeng, and Omoda, among others. Photo by Zhao Dingzhe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Made In France Exhibition At Elysee Palace - Paris

Drugs / medecines Dafalgan 1000 mg from the company UPSA at the "Fabrique en France" (Made in France) exhibition at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 25, 2024. The exhibition gathers companies, craftspeople, associations, producers and manufacturers fully committed to French manufacturing on October 26 and 27, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Made In France Exhibition At Elysee Palace - Paris

Drugs / medecines Dafalgan 1000 mg from the company UPSA at the "Fabrique en France" (Made in France) exhibition at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 25, 2024. The exhibition gathers companies, craftspeople, associations, producers and manufacturers fully committed to French manufacturing on October 26 and 27, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Made In France Exhibition At Elysee Palace - Paris

Drugs / medecines Dafalgan 1000 mg from the company UPSA at the "Fabrique en France" (Made in France) exhibition at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 25, 2024. The exhibition gathers companies, craftspeople, associations, producers and manufacturers fully committed to French manufacturing on October 26 and 27, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Made In France Exhibition At Elysee Palace - Paris

Drugs / medecines Dafalgan 1000 mg from the company UPSA at the "Fabrique en France" (Made in France) exhibition at the Elysee Palace in Paris on October 25, 2024. The exhibition gathers companies, craftspeople, associations, producers and manufacturers fully committed to French manufacturing on October 26 and 27, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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2024 H1 New Energy Vehicles Export Growth

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Saic MG new energy vehicles are seen for export at Lianyungang Port, East China's Jiangsu province, July 16, 2024. On the same day, according to the latest statistics of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 605,000 new energy vehicles were exported from January to June 2024, an increase of 13.2% year-on-year.

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MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS-CHINESE SCHOLARSHIP

(240716) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yun Wati Mg Mg, a 22-year-old agronomy major, attends a practical session at the Yezin Agricultural University in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, July 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese scholarship empowers Myanmar's agricultural students" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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PORTUGAL-LISBON-ECAR SHOW

(240518) -- LISBON, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries a vehicle displayed at the exhibition area of MG during the Ecar Show 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, May 17, 2024. The event takes place from May 17 to 19. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)

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PORTUGAL-LISBON-ECAR SHOW

(240518) -- LISBON, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a MG Cyberster displayed at the exhibition area of MG during the Ecar Show 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event takes place from May 17 to 19. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)

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2024 Beijing International Auto Show

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2024 - Visitors view the MG Cyberster electric supercar at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show in Beijing, capital of China, May 3, 2024.

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2024 Beijing International Auto Show

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2024 - Visitors view the MG Cyberster electric supercar at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show in Beijing, capital of China, May 3, 2024.

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21st Anhui International Automobile Exhibition in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MAY 3, 2024 - Visitors visit the MG car exhibition area at the 21st Anhui International Automobile Exhibition in Hefei, Anhui province, China, May 3, 2024.

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Chinese cars shine at Indonesia's electric vehicle exhibition

STORY: Chinese cars shine at Indonesia's electric vehicle exhibition SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): PHILLIP CHEN, Yadea Sales Manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): NOVE YUNITA SARI, Visitor STORYLINE: With fine quality, innovative designs and competitive prices, China's electric vehicle (EV) makers are shining at an exhibition in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. The six-day show opened to the public on Tuesday and brought more than 110 auto brands to customers, including BYD, Chery, Wuling, Seres, Neta, MG, BMW and Mobil Anak Bangsa (MAB). A test drive was also offered to participants. The exhibition in the heart of Jakarta was held by Periklindo, an association of the Indonesian EV industry, as it aims to boost the EV ecosystem in the Southeast Asian country. Indonesia is currently on track to demonstrate its commitment to climate chan

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China's EVs showcased at Bangkok int'l motor show

STORY: China's EVs showcased at Bangkok int'l motor show SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU YIN, President of MG Sales (Thailand) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): KRIENYOT, Thai customer 4. various of the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): SUROJ SANGSNIT, Vice president for Industry and Business Development of EV Association of Thailand STORYLINE: With high quality, innovative designs and competitive prices, China's electric vehicle (EV) brands gained much attention at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). The 12-day show opened to the public on March 27 and brought about 49 major auto brands to customers, with at least 20 new models launched at the motor show. MG motor, owned by SAIC Motor, entered the Thai market in 2019 and saw its first locally produced EV roll off the production line in the Southeast Asian c

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-MOTOR SHOW-CHINESE CARS

(240327) -- BANGKOK, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a MG Cyberster during the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2024. The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until April 7. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EV MARKET-CHINESE CARS

(240311) -- ISTANBUL, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicles of China's MG brand are displayed at an MG sales center in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 4, 2024. Over the past four years, the Turkish market has witnessed a steady surge in the presence of Chinese electric car brands, garnering increasing attention from Turkish consumers. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Turkish EV market sees growing presence of Chinese cars" (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-EV MARKET-CHINESE CARS

(240311) -- ISTANBUL, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An MG 4, a Chinese electric vehicle model, is connected to a charging port in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 6, 2024. Over the past four years, the Turkish market has witnessed a steady surge in the presence of Chinese electric car brands, garnering increasing attention from Turkish consumers. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Turkish EV market sees growing presence of Chinese cars" (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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Chinese car companies bring new opportunities to Europe with new technologies

STORY: Chinese car companies bring new opportunities to Europe with new technologies SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Geneva CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 91st edition of the Geneva International Motor Show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PEDRO GARCIA, Vice President of MG Spain and Portugal 3. various of SAIC MG vehicles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO HAO, Assistant General Manager of BYD Branding and PR Division 5. various of BYD vehicles 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUCIEN MATHIEU, Cars Director of European Federation for Transport and Environment 7. various of a vehicle exhibited 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMON, Swiss tourist 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHETAN SHAH LONDONER, British tourist STORYLINE: At the ongoing 91st edition of the Geneva International Motor Show, Chinese auto companies like SAIC Motor and BYD have showcased a diverse range of new energy vehicles. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PEDRO GARCIA, Vice President of MG Spain and P

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-CHINESE EV-INTERVIEW

(240215) -- LJUBLJANA, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows a Chinese electric car MG4 on display at an MG sales center in Ljubljana, Slovenia. TO GO WITH "Interview: Bright future for Chinese EVs in Europe: CEO of Slovenian car importer" (Xinhua/Zhou Yue)

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Everything Electric Australia features electric vehicles, home energy options

STORY: Everything Electric Australia features electric vehicles, home energy options SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Everything Electric Australia, a home energy and electric vehicle show, kicked off on Friday in Sydney. The three-day event is committed to offering an exceptional platform for leading electric vehicle brands to showcase their latest innovations. Electric vehicle brands, including BMW, Audi, Polestar, Hyundai, Renault, GWM and MG, are present at the event. Meanwhile, Everything Electric Australia offered visitors an opportunity to an extensive test-drive lineup of electric vehicles. The event will also have dozens of expert live sessions in the three days, discussing topics including the cost of cleaner technologies, buying a used EV, the future of deliveries, and low-impact living. Everything Electric Australia also showcases exhibitors in the ho

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Autoland exhibition held in Kuwait

STORY: Autoland exhibition held in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:31 LOCATION: HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Kuwait CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RULA MUHAMMAD, Representative of a Kuwait agency for Chery Automobile STORYLINE: The Autoland exhibition kicked off in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait on Wednesday. Over 40 automotive companies and car dealers, some companies specializing in automotive parts and accessories, as well as banks and financial companies took part in the event. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA, Visitor "Today, I came to this auto show and wanted to buy a car. I saw many cars on display. I really like Chinese brands of cars, such as Geely, GAC, and MG." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RULA MUHAMMAD, Representative of a Kuwait agency for Chery Automobile "We have noticed that many people came to us for consultation at the auto show. We have high expectations for the auto show

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-ECAREXPO

(240202) -- STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at an electric vehicle of MG at the Swedish eCarExpo 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb. 2, 2024. Swedish eCarExpo 2024 kicked off here Friday, with about 70 exhibitors showcasing their latest products during the three-day event. (Photo by Patrick Ekstrand/Xinhua)

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-ECAREXPO

(240202) -- STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at an electric vehicle of MG at the Swedish eCarExpo 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb. 2, 2024. Swedish eCarExpo 2024 kicked off here Friday, with about 70 exhibitors showcasing their latest products during the three-day event. (Photo by Patrick Ekstrand/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's auto exports hit record high in 2023 amid increased global recognition

(240111) -- BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows MG cars produced by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) to be shipped to Australia at Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal in Waigaoqiao of east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-NEV-CONGRESS (CN)

(231208) -- HAIKOU, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a MG Cyberster vehicle of China's car manufacturer SAIC displayed at the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 7, 2023. In the first three quarters of 2023, global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 9.75 million units, with China contributing 6.28 million units, or more than 64 percent, according to data released at the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress. (Xinhua/Xia Tian)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-MOTOR EXPO-CHINESE COMPANIES

(231207) -- BANGKOK, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a MG Cyberster during the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 6, 2023. The 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 will last until Dec. 11. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Chinese car brands increasingly popular in Spain: Ancove head

STORY: Chinese car brands increasingly popular in Spain: Ancove head DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese car brands in Spain 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ERIC IGLESIAS, President of National Association of Vehicle Dealers (Ancove), Spain STORYLINE: Chinese car brands are increasingly popular among consumers in Spain, according to Eric Iglesias, president of the National Association of Vehicle Dealers (Ancove). Iglesias told Xinhua on Friday that quality offered by established brands, as well as competitive prices is the key to the increase in sales of Chinese cars in the country. In August, the MG ZS SUV became the best-selling vehicle in Spain, making it the first Chinese-made vehicle to take top place in the country's sales ranking. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ERIC IGLESIAS, President of National Association of Vehicle Dealers (Ancove), Spain "We believe this will continue growing in the future. At the moment there are only a few Chinese brand

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-SAIC MOTOR-CHAROEN POKPHAND GROUP

(230909) -- CHONBURI, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at the SAIC Motor-CP manufacturing plant in Chonburi, Thailand, Sept. 7, 2023. As early as 2013, Chinese car manufacturer SAIC teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Group to found SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture, in its bid to develop the vast market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The manufacturing plant, covering about 700,000 square meters, was completed in 2017. It is the manufacturing base of MG brand cars in Southeast Asia. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-SAIC MOTOR-CHAROEN POKPHAND GROUP

(230909) -- CHONBURI, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at the SAIC Motor-CP manufacturing plant in Chonburi, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2023. As early as 2013, Chinese car manufacturer SAIC teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Group to found SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture, in its bid to develop the vast market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The manufacturing plant, covering about 700,000 square meters, was completed in 2017. It is the manufacturing base of MG brand cars in Southeast Asia. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-SAIC MOTOR-CHAROEN POKPHAND GROUP

(230909) -- CHONBURI, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at the SAIC Motor-CP manufacturing plant in Chonburi, Thailand, Sept. 7, 2023. As early as 2013, Chinese car manufacturer SAIC teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Group to found SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture, in its bid to develop the vast market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The manufacturing plant, covering about 700,000 square meters, was completed in 2017. It is the manufacturing base of MG brand cars in Southeast Asia. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-SAIC MOTOR-CHAROEN POKPHAND GROUP

(230909) -- CHONBURI, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers work at the SAIC Motor-CP manufacturing plant in Chonburi, Thailand, Sept. 7, 2023. As early as 2013, Chinese car manufacturer SAIC teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Group to found SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture, in its bid to develop the vast market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The manufacturing plant, covering about 700,000 square meters, was completed in 2017. It is the manufacturing base of MG brand cars in Southeast Asia. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-SAIC MOTOR-CHAROEN POKPHAND GROUP

(230909) -- CHONBURI, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at the SAIC Motor-CP manufacturing plant in Chonburi, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2023. As early as 2013, Chinese car manufacturer SAIC teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Group to found SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture, in its bid to develop the vast market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The manufacturing plant, covering about 700,000 square meters, was completed in 2017. It is the manufacturing base of MG brand cars in Southeast Asia. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)