SAIC VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD. (SAIC VOLKSWAGEN for short) is founded by SAIC Motor and Volkswagen Group in October 1984. The company is one of the earliest automobile joint ventures in China. Headquartered in Shanghai Anting, SAIC VOLKSWAGEN covers different market segments with a dozen of series models under VW brand and Skoda brand.
This special excursion will give the participants an overview over the production of SAIC VOLKSWAGEN in Anting as well as recent developments and challenges in the Chinese car industry. Furthermore, the special conditions for the production facilities in the Shanghai Automotive City in Anting will be explained.
For those who have an interest in the automotive industry please join us on this site visit to get an idea how German car production has evolved in Shanghai. As the car sector is still a protected industry in China, it is very rare to have an opportunity such as this, with "behind the scenes access", allowing participants to have a firsthand look at the road cars being put together and to discuss the future of the Chinese car markets with experts from SAIC VOLKSWAGEN.
Please note: Due to limited capacity, please register in advance and use the online payment option. Your registration will need approval from GCC and you will receive a confirmation letter after successful registration.
Meeting Point 1: Meeting of participants in the Lobby of Gopher Center (German Chamber office) from where all participant will proceed to the arranged bus. The bus will leave at 12:30 pm.
12:00 pm- 12:30 pm
German Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Office
Meeting Point 2: Meeting with participants that directly go to Anting
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm