BMW Pledges Long-Term Commitment to China at CDF2025

At the China Development Forum 2025, BMW Group Chairman Oliver Zipse doubled down on the automaker's strategic bet on the Chinese mainland, calling it a “vital consumer market and a hub of innovation”. With over 1.4 billion residents and a growing appetite for premium vehicles, Zipse emphasized that China is “where the future of global mobility is being built” – not just for sales, but for cutting-edge tech development .

In a candid chat with CGTN’s Wang Guan, Zipse praised recent economic policies emerging from China’s Two Sessions, calling them “a clear signal for global engagement”. He spotlighted BMW’s EV battery partnerships with Chinese firms CATL and EVE Energy, highlighting how local innovation is powering BMW’s global supply chains. “The mobility rate here is still low,” he noted, “which means massive growth potential – especially in sustainable tech.”

For young entrepreneurs and investors eyeing Asia’s markets, Zipse’s message is clear: China’s blend of scale, innovation, and policy direction makes it a key playground for tomorrow’s automotive trends .

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Oliver Zipse at CDF2025: Why BMW is doubling down on China

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