China's market direction closely aligns with Volkswagen's priorities

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Nov 8, 2026

China's 15th Five-Year Plan puts quality at the forefront, closely aligning with Volkswagen Group's "quality and safety first" philosophy, said Oliver Blume, chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, in an interview with CGTN's Lily Lyu at CIIE 2026.

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