At the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, BMW’s "Neue Klasse" exhibit drew throngs eager to glimpse the next era of mobility—and a broader story unfolding across the globe.
More than a showcase of hardware, the presentation underscored the Chinese mainland’s transformation from a ‘world factory’ to a global innovation hub, where supply chain agility, engineering talent and digital infrastructure converge.
BMW highlighted its next-generation driving control system, advanced e-drive technology and cylindrical battery cells, but the message behind the exhibit truly resonated: collaboration with Chinese mainland partners is at the heart of this leap forward.
"Without the support of our Chinese suppliers, the Neue Klasse would not be possible," said BMW Group Chairman Oliver Zipse, emphasizing how the Chinese mainland’s supply chain, engineering capability and digital progress have become vital to BMW’s global innovation efforts.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and tech fans, CIIE’s energy offers a glimpse into how international partnerships are rewriting the playbook for progress. As the Chinese mainland stakes its claim as an innovation powerhouse, the world’s eyes are on the breakthroughs taking shape here.
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CIIE showcases China's shift from 'world factory' to innovation hub
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