On March 21, Minister Wang Wentao met with Ola Källenius, chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, and discussed with him the development of Mercedes-Benz in China.

Wang Wentao said that China is moving forward Chinese modernization on all fronts, accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, and promoting high-end, intelligent, and green industries. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to high-quality development and high-standard opening-up, and improving business environment to provide sound services to foreign-funded enterprises. He encouraged Mercedes-Benz to embrace the opportunities in China’s digital and green transformation, make good use of the trade-in policies and other consumption incentives, jointly oppose protectionism, and push the EU to keep its market open to Chinese auto products for mutual benefits.

Ola Källenius said that Mercedes-Benz remains committed to the strategy of developing electric vehicles and expanding investment in China. Protectionism is a wrong path. Only open markets can enable healthy competition and the development of strong industries. He expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation with China’s auto industry and play an active role in reducing trade barriers and maintaining a level playing field.

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