“Inside China’s Future” Event in Focuses on China’s Role in Today’s Auto Industry

“Inside China’s Future” Event in Focuses on China’s Role in Today’s Auto Industry/h2>

Thursday, May 16, 8am-10am
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Invitation Only Event Brings Together International Industry Leaders
Chen Xinhua, Secretary General of the Hangzhou Municipal Government, is special guest

15 May 2013 – Detroit, MI: A unique opportunity for cross cultural business development will take place tomorrow in Detroit when auto industry leaders and representatives from the government of Hangzhou present “Inside China’s Future”: a breakfast and panel discussion with a particular focus on China and its role in today’s global auto industry. Chen Xinhua, Secretary General of the Hangzhou Municipal Government, will be on hand to introduce an expert panel comprised of Jim Geisendorfer, Wanxiang/Neapco; John Kwant, Ford Motor Company; John Moulton, Johnson Controls and Richard Hanna, PWC. The event is by invitation only and will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington, Boulevard, Detroit.

China, the world’s largest automobile producer and consumer, has seen rapid growth in its auto industry over the past ten years. The country’s vehicle exports have increased by an average of 46.3 per cent year-on-year since 2001. A new record sale of over 19 million units was also achieved in 2012. China’s plan for a stronger emphasis on innovation and increased investments into research and development aims to level China’s homegrown auto industry to that of international standards. How will this impact the global auto industry? What threats and opportunities will this present? Will China remain as the primary driver of growth in the global auto production? “Inside China’s Future” is a series of engaging discussions that address new challenges faced by the industry and how companies can leverage on China’s position for business growth. The Detroit panel discussion will also feature case studies on the latest industry developments in China, with some focus on Hangzhou — home to one of China’s largest automakers, Geely.