Huawei's Ren Zhengfei, Changan Automobile's Zhu Huarong discuss state of China EV sector
Weibo , Changan chairman Zhu Huarong said he visited Ren, 80, at Huawei's headquarters in
Shenzhen last Friday to discuss the state of development and competition in China's
electric vehicle (EV) industry.
While Zhu did not provide details of their discussion, he praised the 'wisdom' shared and 'passion' shown by Ren during the meeting. Zhu said he also met Huawei deputy chairman
Eric Xu Zhijun and
Richard Yu Chengdong , chairman of the company's consumer business group, in Shenzhen.
The meeting reflects how Chinese industry leaders look to Ren for possible direction amid US President
Donald Trump 's tariff strategy, which has disrupted global trade. Tariffs imposed by the US government have made
exports to the country 'impossible' for Chinese EV manufacturers.
Electric vehicles are being assembled on the production line of Changan Automobile in Chongqing. Photo: Xinhua
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