China's carmaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) has been seeking this year to enhance its presence and sales in Brazil and the broader Latin American region through localized production.
On Friday, GWM' first Brazilian plant officially commenced productions.
This facility is the company's third-largest full-process vehicle production base overseas, with vehicles produced for sale throughout the entire Latin American market.
Located in Iracemapolis, São Paulo, the plant covers 1.2 million square meters, featuring welding areas, assembly lines, as well as equipment, energy supply, and logistics chains.
This intelligent production base will enable the co-production of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and diesel-powered vehicles.
With an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles, the plant is expected to create 1,000 local jobs by the end of this year.
Brazil is the world's sixth-largest automobile market. In the first half of this year, more than 15,700 GMW vehicles were sold in Brazil, a year-on-year increase of 19.8 percent and 17 percentage points above the industry average.
China's automaker GWM seeks expansion in Brazil through localized production
China's automaker GWM seeks expansion in Brazil through localized production
As temperatures drop in the north hemisphere, large flocks of swans have migrated from the colder north to Jinxian County of Nanchang City in warmer east China's Jiangxi Province to tide over the winter.
This year, thanks to the improved environment, over 10,000 swans have arrived in the vast stretches of wetlands in the county, according to staff of the local forestry bureau.
These beautiful creatures have attracted many birdwatchers, residents, and visitors eager to capture the scene.
"I have been coming here to photograph birds for 12 consecutive years. Each year, I have different experiences in bird photography. Over recent years, I've felt that the ecological system in Jinxian has improved significantly, and the varieties of migratory birds have also increased. This change is a result of everyone's efforts to protect and love birds. Every time I see a stunning scene, my mood is different," said Fan Zheping, a birdwatcher.
Not far from the site, Nanchang City has built a natural education and science popularization base featuring specimen displays, immersive VR experiences, and 3D video presentations.
"Such an immersive experience is not only particularly novel and interesting, but also deepens our understanding of the importance of protecting migratory bird habitats and safeguarding nature," said Luo Canqi, a local pupil.
East China county sees arrivals of over 10,000 swans for wintering
East China county sees arrivals of over 10,000 swans for wintering
