On 15 January, the GAC New Zealand brand launch event was held in Auckland. Ambassador Wang Xiaolong attended the event and delivered remarks. Chris Penk, New Zealand Minister for Building and Construction, Wayne Brown, Mayor of Auckland, Wang Shunsheng, GAC International Deputy General Manager and more than 100 guests from the business communities of both countries were also present.

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Ambassador Wang noted that China is the world's largest producer and exporter of new energy vehicles, providing a large number of high-quality and affordable electric models for the global market. This has directly helped more countries reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. China and New Zealand share common goals in addressing climate change and promoting the use of new energy. New Zealand consumers’ growing demand for technological innovation and green products has created favorable market opportunities for Chinese new energy vehicle brands, including GAC. Chinese new energy vehicle companies will bring New Zealand consumers a wider range of high-quality and affordable products and services.

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Penk said that new energy technologies can help achieve sustainable development in the transport sector. GAC vehicles will offer New Zealand consumers more choices, transport Kiwis in a safe, reliable and sustainable fashion, and also contribute to economic development.

photo by Vicky Lu