China Sets 2030 Goal to Enter Ranks of World Automotive Powers in New Five-Year Plan
China has for the first time included the goal of "entering the ranks of world automotive powers" in an official industrial plan, the 15th Five-Year Plan for Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles, released by nine ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan targets 2030 and uses deliberately restrained wording. State media analysis identifies three key battles: achieving self-reliance in core technologies like chips and operating systems, curbing industry overcapacity and "involution" (capacity utilization at 70%, profit margins at 3.8%), and shifting from product exports to systematic global expansion with brand building and local operations.
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China's Auto Industry Enters Final Sprint to Become a World Power, New Plan Says
An article from 太原日报, citing a recently released '15th Five-Year Plan' by nine Chinese government departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, analyzes China's automotive industry's transition from large to strong. The plan sets a target for China to become a world automotive power by 2030. The article argues that China has the necessary scale, technology, and brand strength to achieve this goal. It highlights that in 2025, China's auto production and sales exceeded 34 million units, maintaining the global top spot for 17 consecutive years. Chinese automakers' global sales surpassed Japan's for the first time. Technologically, the penetration of L2-level assisted driving reached 70% in early 2026, and L3 autonomous driving is entering commercial application. The article also notes a shift in exports from 'price-for-volume' to 'volume and price rising together', with exports reaching 709.8 million units in 2025, a 21.1% increase. The author, Li Zhiyong, concludes that the industry is moving from scale competition to quality and efficiency, driven by technological innovation and global expansion.
China's Auto Industry Faces Three Major Battles to Become a World Power by 2030
China has for the first time included the goal of 'entering the ranks of world automobile powers' in an industrial plan, the '15th Five-Year Plan' for intelligent connected new energy vehicles, released by nine ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The article analyzes that achieving this status requires winning three key battles: first, achieving self-reliance in core technologies such as operating systems, automotive chips, and industrial software; second, addressing industry overcapacity and 'involution' through capacity controls and mergers, as current capacity utilization is only about 70% and profit margins have fallen to 3.8%; third, moving beyond product exports to build global brands and influence international standards, aiming to have several Chinese companies among the global top 10 in sales and top 100 in parts. The plan targets 2025 auto exports of 8.32 million vehicles but emphasizes the need for brand power and local operations in Western markets.
Read sourceChina's Auto Industry Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a Global Power
According to an article in Economic Daily on September 22, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments recently released the '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles.' This marks the first time that 'entering the ranks of world automobile powers' has been written into an industrial plan. The article notes that the plan uses the phrase 'entering the ranks' rather than 'building a world automobile power,' a restrained but meaningful choice. It argues that to transition from a large automobile country to a strong one, China's auto industry must win several hard battles: first, a battle to conquer core underlying technologies; second, a battle to regulate industrial order and 'anti-involution'; and third, a battle for globalization through a 'system going global' strategy.
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China's Auto Industry Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a World Power
According to a September 22 article on Jin10, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments recently released the '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles.' This marks the first time that 'entering the ranks of world automotive powers' has been written into an industrial plan. The article notes that the wording is deliberately restrained, using 'enter the ranks' rather than 'build a complete automotive power,' which carries significant meaning. To transition from a large automotive country to a strong one, China's auto industry must win several hard battles. First, a battle to conquer underlying core technologies. Second, a battle to regulate industrial order and 'reverse involution' (excessive competition). Third, a battle for globalized 'systematic overseas expansion.' The analysis attributes these challenges to the broader context of China's automotive ambitions.
Read sourceChina Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a World Automotive Power
An editorial by Jin Guanping in the Economic Daily analyzes China's path from a large automotive producer to a world automotive power, following the release of the 'Fifteenth Five-Year Plan' for intelligent connected new energy vehicles by nine ministries. The plan sets a target for China to 'enter the ranks of world automotive powers' by 2030, a deliberately modest phrasing. The article identifies three key challenges: achieving self-sufficiency in core technologies such as operating systems, chips, and industrial software; curbing industry overcapacity and 'involution' through capacity controls and mergers, as the sector's capacity utilization is only 70% and profit margins have fallen to 3.8%; and shifting from product exports to a global 'system' strategy involving brand building, local operations, and participation in international standard-setting. The plan aims to cultivate several Chinese automakers among the global top ten in sales and top 100 parts suppliers. The author argues that becoming a true automotive power requires global recognition of comprehensive strength in technology, supply chain, brands, and international influence.
Read sourceChina's Auto Industry Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a Global Power by 2030
An article from China's Economic Daily analyzes the challenges facing China's automotive industry as it aims to become a world automotive power by 2030, following the release of a new five-year plan by nine government ministries. The plan, titled the '15th Five-Year Plan for Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles,' marks the first time 'entering the ranks of world automotive powers' has been written into an industrial plan. The article notes that while China leads globally in new energy vehicle sales (16.49 million units annually) and produces over 70% of the world's batteries and key materials, it still faces three major battles: achieving self-sufficiency in core technologies like chips and operating systems; regulating industry overcapacity and ending price wars, with capacity utilization at only 70% and profit margins at 3.8%; and moving from product export to global brand building, including entering Western markets and setting international standards. The plan aims to cultivate several global top-10 automakers and top-100 parts suppliers.
Read sourceChina Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a World Automotive Power by 2030
An article from Economic Daily, republished by East Money, analyzes China's path to becoming a world automotive power. It comments on the recently released '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry' by nine ministries, which for the first time sets the goal of 'entering the ranks of world automotive powers' by 2030, a phrasing the article notes is deliberately restrained. The analysis identifies three key battles ahead. First, a 'tough battle' for foundational technologies like operating systems, chips, and industrial software in the intelligent phase. Second, an 'anti-involution' battle to regulate industry order, citing a capacity utilization rate of only 70% and a first-half profit margin of just 3.8%, with the plan introducing capacity warning controls. Third, a 'systematic global expansion' battle, moving beyond product export to building brand power, standard influence, and local operations to enter mainstream Western markets. The plan aims to cultivate several global top-ten vehicle manufacturers and top-100 parts suppliers. The article concludes that becoming an automotive power is a starting point for China to shift from a follower to a rule-setter.
China Must Win Several Tough Battles to Become a World Automotive Power by 2030
An article from China's Economic Daily, republished by East Money, analyzes the recently released '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles' by nine Chinese ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan sets a goal for China to 'enter the ranks of world automotive powers' by 2030, a first for an official industrial plan. The article notes the cautious wording, distinguishing it from 'building a complete automotive power.' It identifies three key battles ahead: first, a technological offensive focusing on core areas like operating systems, chips, and industrial software for the 'intelligent' phase of the industry; second, a battle against 'involution' to regulate overcapacity and improve profitability, as current capacity utilization is only 70% and profit margins are low; third, a 'systematic global expansion' requiring brand building, standard-setting, and local operations to enter mainstream Western markets. The article concludes that becoming an automotive power is a new starting point for China to shift from a follower to a rule-setter in the global auto industry.
Read sourceChina's Push to Become Auto Power Requires Tough Battles, State Media Says
An article from China's state-affiliated Economic Daily, republished by East Money, analyzes the recently released '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry' by nine Chinese ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan sets a goal for China to 'enter the ranks of world automobile powers' by 2030, a first for an official industrial plan. The commentary, by Jin Guanping, notes the cautious wording and outlines three major challenges ahead. First, a 'battle for underlying technology' is needed in the second half of the new energy vehicle race, focusing on core materials, operating systems, industrial software, and automotive chips. Second, an 'anti-involution' battle to regulate industrial order is required, as capacity utilization is only about 70% and profit margins have fallen to 3.8%, with price wars hurting even leading firms. The plan includes capacity warning and control mechanisms. Third, a 'systematic global expansion' battle is necessary, moving beyond simple product exports to building brand power, influencing international standards, and localizing operations, especially to enter Western markets. The plan aims to cultivate several global top-10 automakers and top-100 parts suppliers.
China Must Win Several Hard Battles to Become a World Auto Power, Says Economic Daily
An article from China's Economic Daily, attributed to commentator Jin Guanping, analyzes the recently released '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry' by nine Chinese ministries. The plan sets a goal for China to 'enter the ranks of world automobile powers' by 2030, a deliberately modest but significant phrasing. The article identifies three key battles ahead: first, a 'tough battle' for underlying technologies such as basic materials, operating systems, industrial software, and automotive chips to lead in the smart era. Second, an 'anti-involution' battle to regulate industrial order, as capacity utilization is only about 70% and profit margins have fallen to 3.8%, with the plan for the first time including capacity warning and control measures. Third, a 'systematic global expansion' battle, moving beyond product export to building brand power, standard influence, and localized operations, especially to enter mainstream European and American markets. The plan aims to cultivate several global top-10 automakers and top-100 parts suppliers. The article concludes that becoming an auto power is a new starting point for China to shift from a follower to a rule-setter.
China Must Win Several Tough Battles to Become a World Automotive Power by 2030
An article from China's Economic Daily, republished by East Money, analyzes the recently released '15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry' by nine Chinese ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan sets a goal for China to 'enter the ranks of world automotive powers' by 2030, a first for an official industry plan. The article notes the cautious wording, distinguishing it from 'building' a power. It identifies three key battles ahead: first, a 'tough battle' for foundational technologies like operating systems, chips, and industrial software; second, a battle against 'involution' (excessive competition), citing a capacity utilization rate of only 70% and a profit margin of just 3.8% in the first half of the year, with the plan introducing capacity warning controls; third, a 'systematic global expansion' battle, moving beyond product exports to building brand influence, participating in international standards, and localizing operations, with a target of several Chinese companies in the global top 10 by sales and top 100 by parts. The article frames the automotive power goal as a new starting point for China to become a rule-setter.
China's Push to Become Auto Power Requires Hard Battles, Economic Daily Says
An article by Economic Daily commentator Jin Guanping analyzes China's ambition to become a world automotive power, as outlined in the newly released '15th Five-Year Plan for Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles' by nine ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The plan marks the first time 'entering the ranks of world automotive powers' has been written into an industrial plan, though the wording is cautious, stopping short of declaring the goal achieved. The article identifies three key battles ahead: first, a technological offensive focusing on foundational areas like operating systems, industrial software, and automotive chips; second, an 'anti-involution' battle to regulate industrial order, citing a capacity utilization rate of only about 70% and a first-half profit margin of just 3.8%, with capacity warning controls now written into national policy; third, a 'systematic global expansion' battle, moving beyond product export to building brand power, standard-setting influence, and localized operations, especially in Western markets. The plan aims to cultivate several global top-10 automakers and top-100 parts suppliers. The article concludes that becoming an auto power is a new starting point for China to shift from a follower to a rule-setter.