China's Auto, new energy entrepreneurs discuss, share global strategies at CMG event

Industry leaders from the automotive and new energy sectors discussed and shared their innovative practices and international expansion strategies at a China Media Group (CMG) event.

The CMG's CCTV business channel recorded its New Year's Eve Speech program at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Dec 26, and business leaders from prominent Chinese manufacturing enterprises were invited to the event.

Zhu Huarong, chairman of Changan Automobile, a leading Chinese carmaker, reviewed the company’s growth trajectory.

He mentioned that Changan has integrated top global talent and technology resources, and has established research and development networks in 10 locations across six countries.

According to the chairman, the company’s goal is to transform from a traditional automotive manufacturer to an intelligent, low-carbon mobility technology firm, and build itself into a world-class automotive brand.

"We have proactively explored future industries such as flying cars and humanoid robots to forge new quality productive forces, with an aim to offer global users integrated transportation solutions across land, sea, and air. Changan follows the principle of 'Changan will never be absent from any overseas market.' With our '1+5+2' global strategy, we are expanding into five key regions: Southeast Asia, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), along with the Middle East, Africa, as well as Central and South America, offering high-quality products and services to users worldwide," Zhu said.

Regarding the company's "1+5+2"strategy, "1" refers to China, the company's home market and foundation; "5" represents the five key markets: Southeast Asia, Europe and the CIS, the Middle East, Africa, as well as Central and South America; "2" includes two mature yet challenging markets, Japan and South Korea, as well as North America.

The CIS was founded in 1991 as a regional organization of former Soviet republics.

Zhu believes that China's automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from simple global expansion to becoming a global leader.

He is confident that over the next decade, more world-class Chinese brands will emerge to bring exceptional products and services to global consumers.

Zhang Lei, chairman of Envision Group, a world-leading green technology company, shared the company's successes in the new energy sector, highlighting China's leading role in clean energy technologies.

"We are committed to replacing coal with wind, solar, and energy storage for power generation, and using green hydrogen, methanol, and biofuels produced with renewable energy to replace oil and natural gas. Additionally, we also aim to create renewable energy-powered systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) to form a new type of power grid," Zhang said.

Zhang is proud that Chinese renewable energy technologies, such as wind, solar, batteries, and electric vehicles, are now expanding globally, lowering energy costs and promoting worldwide prosperity.

He said that Envision Group will continue to lead the global green energy revolution, contributing to shared prosperity and sustainable ecological development.

China's Auto, new energy entrepreneurs discuss, share global strategies at CMG event

Beijing City is intensifying its efforts to enhance public well-being in response to the growing demand from residents for more flexible services.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Beijing Government Service Center will offer select high-demand personal services on weekends and most public holidays, including vehicle and driver's license processing, certificate applications, passport services, and other frequently used services.

"This year, we received feedback from residents and made targeted adjustments, including setting up a 24-hour self-service area and reorganizing service counters, to make the process simpler and more efficient," said Yan Dongdong, director of Beijing Municipal Government Service Center.

Most services can now be handled online, with offline assistance also available, significantly reducing waiting time at service counters.

"There used to be long lines. Now, once we arrive, things are handled very quickly," said a Beijing resident.

"I made an appointment online. Everything was done smoothly and quickly when I arrived here," said another Beijing resident.

The center now brings together 60 government departments, offering more than 2,300 services in one location, making public services more accessible and efficient.

The center has also introduced reading services and exhibition areas for cultural displays, expanding its role as a more open and people-centered public space.

Beijing expands government service hours to meet public demand