From follower to front-runner: Geely chairman Li Shufu on China's automotive leap #UnyieldingGrowth

How did China's auto industry make the jump from basic manufacturing to intelligent mobility – and start setting the pace? Bai Chong-En, dean of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, sits down with Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding Group, to unpack a transformation that runs from early joint ventures to the bold acquisition of Volvo, from surviving global competition to shaping an AI-driven future. This isn't just the story of one company – it's a front-row view of China's shift from technology importer to industry trailblazer. #UnyieldingGrowth📺

00:00 - Industry Transformation: From tech follower to global innovator.
01:09 - Competitive Edge: Electrification, scale, and supply chain strengths.
02:48 - Success Drivers: Favourable policies and global market integration.
05:22 - Volvo Acquisition: Moving from "knowing what" to "knowing why."
07:32 - Global Challenges: Overcoming trade barriers through localisation.
09:14 - Localisation Strategy: Ensuring mutual prosperity and local employment.
12:11 - Proton Case Study: Revitalising a national brand in Malaysia.
16:15 - AI Revolution: Reshaping manufacturing and the entire automotive value chain.
19:09 - Future Mobility: Evolution from transport tools to smart mobile terminals.
20:50 - Energy Strategy: Promoting hydrogen-based fuels and methanol for green transition.
24:50 - Future Outlook: Focusing on high-quality, sustainable growth over simple expansion.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈

Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video

Most watched videos:
Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws
Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w
Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA