WOLFSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 1, 2026--
Nearly 600 industry leaders from China and Germany gathered in Wolfsburg for the 10th Sino-German Automotive Conference on Friday, focusing on emerging investment and cooperation models against the backdrop of a global transition toward electric and digital mobility.
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Participants at the event, held at Volkswagen Group’s headquarters Autostadt, emphasized the need for both nations to forge consensus, accelerate innovation, and deepen bilateral ties to navigate the industry’s shift toward electrification and digitization.
Olaf Lies, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, said the conference sends a clear signal to industry stakeholders.
"The conference brings us together to shape the future of our industry," Lies said. "Electrification and digitization represent the single largest shift in automotive history. Only by exchanging experience, learning from each other, and collaborating can we win the future."
Liu Minqiang, Director General of China International Investment Promotion Agency, noted that surveys show most German firms remain bullish on China. He highlighted China’s market capacity and the green transition as fertile ground for bilateral partnerships.
"The global automotive sector is at a critical juncture, marked by rapid technological iterations and restructuring market dynamics," Liu said. "We should focus on elevating technology, products, and services to benefit consumers and drive high-quality development."
Thomas Schmall, Board Member of Volkswagen AG, stressed that China is no longer merely a sales market, but an essential technology hub.
"Establishing solid partnerships is particularly crucial under the current backdrop of accelerated transformation and heightened competition," Schmall said.
The conference featured four parallel sub-forums focusing on "AI & Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV)”, “Battery & Energy”, “Future Factory building”, and “Regulation & Compliance”. Representatives from hundreds of enterprises from China and Germany shared their operational experiences and strategic insights.
Delegates agreed that China and Germany possess distinct, complementary strengths across key sectors, creating potential for bilateral cooperation. They noted that the industrial transformation offers a timely opportunity to jointly expand global market share. Industry leaders emphasized that by leveraging their advantages, both nations can meet consumer needs and achieve win-win outcomes during this shift.
The annual conference, organized by the Investment Promotion Agency of China’s Ministry of Commerce alongside auto clusters from nearly ten German federal states, alternates between China and Germany. Supported strategically by Volkswagen, this year’s gathering marks the largest iteration held in Germany to date.
Liu Minqiang delivers opening speech at the Conference.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald sprinted after Justin Herbert's loose fumble with almost nothing but open turf between him and his first touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams.
But footballs bounce funny, and this one skittered out of bounds before the diving, scrambling Donald could scoop and/or score.
The 35-year-old superstar stayed down in exaggerated exhaustion, and his teammates applied some fake first aid before the Rams finished up their victory.
“Oh man, I’m going to give him such a hard time about that,” coach Sean McVay said. “He couldn’t even look at me. At least we can laugh about it right now.”
The Rams could afford to have a little fun Sunday. For the first time in their tumultuous season, they've won two games in a row.
Matthew Stafford passed for 157 yards and a touchdown, Blake Corum and Kyren Williams rushed for scores and the Rams overcame a slow start for a 24-9 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
Puka Nacua had 11 catches for 80 yards and a TD for the Rams (4-4), who won back-to-back games for the first time since January by rallying past their SoFi Stadium roommates. The Rams have won two of the three editions of this Los Angeles derby since both teams relocated a decade ago.
But the Rams didn’t even manage a first down until they trailed 9-3 in the waning moments of the first half, when they made the first of three touchdown drives to take control. Corum, who rushed for 73 yards, made a 23-yard TD run before Nacua caught an 18-yard TD pass late in the third quarter.
“This is something that we've got to build upon, but it's not something we can exhale from,” Nacua said. “Not being able to execute in the first half, that's something we can't have. If our defense is playing like that, we've got to go out there and play complementary football.”
Herbert passed for 257 yards and threw two interceptions for the Chargers (0-7), who returned from their bye week and extended their worst start to a season since 2000. Although the offense led by coordinator Mike McDaniel showed some signs of life with 295 yards, the Bolts failed to score a touchdown for the second straight game — and they're still the NFL’s only winless team after their defense couldn't stop a Rams offense missing the injured Davante Adams.
“There’s no quit,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said. “There’s no surrender. It’s going to be an opportunity next week, and get ourselves ready for that. It’s that motivation. There’s next week. … You've got to keep moving forward, and just give it your very best and get better, but there’s never any quit.”
LA's two NFL teams don't have a rivalry despite their geographical nearness, and both offenses started poorly with early interceptions. Quentin Lake set up the Rams' opening field goal by picking off Herbert's short pass and returning it 45 yards.
Herbert has thrown an interception in all seven games this season, but the Chargers also struggled to run the ball. McDaniel, who retained play-calling duties despite the Bolts’ winless start, called back-to-back successful flea-flickers to get the Chargers moving toward their second field goal in the second quarter.
“I think the turnovers are what’s stopping us, and that’s something we have to clean up,” Herbert said. “When we’re not converting on third down and not scoring points in the red zone, it’s tough in that regard.”
The Chargers haven't scored a TD in their last nine quarters of play, yet the Rams were pretty terrible themselves early on at SoFi.
They gained just 24 yards on their first 15 plays, going without a first down on their first five drives for the first time in McVay's career.
The Rams trailed by six when they finally got their initial first down on a 40-yard completion to Tutu Atwell. Moments later, Williams waltzed in untouched for the game's first TD with 19 seconds left in the first half.
The Rams made another strong drive out of halftime, with Corum racking up 55 yards on the drive that ended with his graceful 23-yard score.
Two plays after Trent McDuffie had the Rams' second interception, Nacua took a screen pass for an 18-yard score.
Chargers: LB Daiyan Henley injured his shoulder in the first quarter, but returned. ... S Derwin James (hamstring) missed his fourth straight game. He went on injured reserve Saturday.
Rams: CB Jaylen Watson injured his shoulder early in the second half and didn't return. He missed a game last month with a dislocated shoulder. ... McDuffie injured his back in the second half of his return from a two-game absence with a groin injury, but he was on the sideline wearing his helmet down the stretch.
Chargers: Host Houston next Sunday.
Rams: At Washington next Sunday.
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, left, talks to quarterback Justin Herbert and head coach Jim Harbaugh during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson (23) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart (93) and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrate after a defensive stop during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) leaps past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden (2) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
