China: Opportunities and Challenges for the World's Largest Commercial Vehicle Market


From April 18 to April 20, 2007 in Shanghai, relevant leaders of the Development Research Center of the State Council and veterans of famous commercial vehicle companies from China and foreign countries will gather together at the 2007 General Managers' Forum in China’s automobile industry: “China: The Opportunity for the World's Largest Commercial Vehicle Market and "Challenge" and conduct in-depth discussions on policies, regulations, development trends, opportunities and challenges facing China's commercial vehicle sector.

Mr. Nakamura, General Manager of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., will deliver a keynote speech at the gala dinner on April 18.

The conference will be co-sponsored by China Automotive News and Sohu Automobile, and will be broadcast live on the Sohu Automotive Channel. Our China Automotive Review (CAR), a full-color English monthly magazine, will report on this issue. Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company is the platinum sponsor of this conference. Other sponsors include: Global Insight, FK MidAmerican Consulting, Delphi, Tenneco. Media cooperation includes: WARDSAUTO.COM, Commercial Vehicles, China Automotive New Network, Shanghai Automotive News, and media support: China Automotive Industry, Automotive and Accessories.

Around the theme, the conference will be divided into the following topics:

Topic I. Environment and International Competitiveness of China Commercial Vehicle Market (I)
Moderator: China Automotive News Xing Wenjun
Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company General Manager Tong Dongcheng
Jeff Hallos/Kevin Crumbo, Partner, US Rich American Consulting
Deputy General Manager of Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. Zhao Weichun

Topic 2: Environment and International Competitiveness of Commercial Vehicle Market in China (II)
Moderator: China Automotive News Xing Lei
Ashvin Chotai, Head of Asian Automotive Research, Global Insight, Inc.
President of Zonda Group Xu Liankuan
Rudi von Meister, General Manager, Iveco Fiat China, Italy
Jianghuai Automobile Group International Division General Manager

Topic Three: From the light commercial vehicle to the passenger vehicle market: China's unique development model?
Moderator: China Automotive News
Changan Automobile Group General Manager Xu Liuping (Inviting)
Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. General Manager Wang Fengying
Changfeng Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. General Manager Chen Zhengchu

Panel 4: Round Table Discussion - Demand and Customer Analysis of China's Light Commercial Vehicle Market
Moderator: China Automotive News Xing Wenjun
Chairman of Fujian Automobile Industry Group Ling Yuzhang
Qingling Automobile Group Chairman Wu Yun
Chairman of Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co., Ltd. Min Yumin (Inviting)
Wu Zheng Group Chairman Jiang Weidong

Topic 5: Heavy Truck Market: Status Quo and Future Trends
Moderator: China Automotive News Xing Lei
Deputy General Manager of First Automobile Group Andong Dewu
Urs Vollrath, General Manager, Man Truck China, Germany (Inviting)
Director of the Center for Economic Information of the National Information Center Xu Changming
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Deputy General Manager Wang Wenyu

Session 6: Engines, Drivetrains, and Supply Chains: How to Meet Growing Market Demand
Moderator: China Automotive News Xing Wenjun
Mr. Lois I. Boyd, Vice President of Commercial Vehicles and General Manager of International Project Coordination at Tenneco
General Manager of American South Group Pan Cheng
Fiat (China) Purchasing Director Zheng Xiancong

For the latest progress of the conference, please visit the China Automotive News Website () or send us an inquiry.


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