It was once called a "sleepy lion," but now it is completely awakened and has grown to a superpower alongside the United States.
China, which has grown rapidly since the 2000s, has been increasing its influence in all industries, which is no exception to the automotive industry.
At present, the number of new cars sold in the world is just over 90 million units, but about 25 million units are sold in the Chinese market, which is about 30 %.
The last few years have not grown as before, but in the mid- to long -term, there are predictions that it will grow from 30 million to 40 million units.
It was in 2009 that the number of new cars sold in China jumped to the world's top.
As you can see from the fact that he has never given the leading position, it is clear that China is already the world's largest market in the world.
The author (Uryu) has been interviewing motor shows in Japan and overseas and various parts of China since 2012, but as well as quantitative parts such as the number of vehicles on display and the size of the venue.Looking at the qualitative parts of manufacturers and the enthusiasm of local and overseas media, Chinese motor shows are the best in the world.
On the other hand, in the business world, it is true that China's unique "danger" is felt, as the word "China risk" is.A typical example is the problem of design and technology imitation, so -called "pakuri".
In addition to the first thing, it is very difficult to legally prove the similarity of design and technology, and refusing to "pakuri" only by emotional theory and impression theory can be a variety of danger.。
However, it is also true that even if you add that, you often see cars that are forced to feel "pakuri" at the venue.
In China, in order for foreign -affiliated automakers to produce and sell new cars in China, it is necessary to establish a joint venture with local car manufacturers.
From a Chinese perspective, it is a strategy to share technology and production know -how in exchange for a rich market.
Although this strategy itself is not an unfair, it is undeniable that there will be risks such as unexpected technical outflow.
Despite various risks, automakers around the world will focus on the Chinese market because the Chinese market, which has more than 1.3 billion population, is attractive.
However, the Chinese automotive industry has the following strategies:The content of the national strategy of "China Manufacturing 2025" announced in 2015 is the content of "joining the world's power in 2025".
It is clear that the word "car strong country" means countries such as the United States, Germany, and Japan.
Of the world's new cars sold in more than 90 million units mentioned above, these car manufacturers of the "Automotive Country" are produced from about 70%to 80%.
In less than five years, China has claimed to be the largest automobile producing country in the near future, as China has been named for these countries.