ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – China’s largest auto show opened to the public on Tuesday in Beijing, showcasing the country’s growing dominance in the global automotive industry.
Representatives of Chinese brands taking part in the event spoke to Rudaw’s Mahdi Faraj about the significance of the exhibition and the technologies on display.
"It’s all electric. After we get the TC certificate [Transfer Certificate] from CAAC [Civil Aviation Administration of China] or from any authority, the noise is lower than that of a helicopter," said An Lu of BYD.
Spanning around 400,000 square meters, the exhibition brings together thousands of companies from across the world, unveiling their latest technologies and next-generation vehicles.
A major focus this year is artificial intelligence, with many cars equipped with advanced driver-assistance and smart systems designed to integrate into everyday life.
China is the world’s largest auto market and has in recent years emerged as the top exporter of vehicles, driven largely by rapid growth in electric vehicle production.
Last year, it sold around 30 million vehicles domestically and exported roughly six million, reinforcing its position as a global automotive powerhouse.
Chinese automakers are also expanding their footprint in overseas markets, including the Middle East, where demand for competitively priced electric vehicles is rising.
“It is equipped with our self-developed, fully decoupled skateboard electric drive platform. It can achieve sideways driving as well as rotation on the spot. This is because we have incorporated steer-by-wire and independent corner modules," Tian Yi Han of BAIC Group told Rudaw, decribing a vehicle on display.
The show highlights China’s large-scale manufacturing capacity and rapid advances in electric and smart vehicle technology, as domestic brands compete with established global automakers.
As Chinese carmakers continue their global expansion, the industry is increasingly becoming a focal point of economic competition, with countries in Europe, Asia, and North America racing to lead the future of mobility.