2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) Kicks Off: BAIC Group Showcases New Heights of Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing
On June 12, the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), themed “New Car·New Journey,” officially opened at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Jointly organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, China Peaceful Development General Summit of Hongkong Macao Taiwan Diaspora Company Limited (HK), the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, and Phoenix TV, this year’s event is the largest and most comprehensive auto show ever held in Hong Kong. It also features the highest level of participation from Chinese mainland auto enterprises.
As a key force in China’s automotive industry and a benchmark for advanced manufacturing and new productive forces in the capital, BAIC Group is participating through BAIC International and BAIC Foton, bringing a lineup of cutting-edge products and innovations from four self-owned passenger and commercial vehicle brands. The exhibit highlights the latest achievements in China’s intelligent and connected new energy vehicle sector, presenting them on a world-class stage. At the opening ceremony, Lee Ka Chiu John, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, attended and delivered a keynote speech. Senior officials from Chinese mainland automotive regulatory authorities and relevant departments of the Hong Kong SAR Government also joined the event, making it a grand gathering of industry and policy leaders.
BAIC Passenger and Commercial Vehicles Make Their International Joint Debut: New Generation of Self-Developed Technologies Unveiled
At the BAIC Group booth themed “Intelligence in Motion·Future in Vision,” the Group’s self-owned passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle brands made a joint appearance at an international auto show for the first time. In response to the global demand for green mobility and varying infrastructure conditions across regions, BAIC International brought a comprehensive BEV + REEV + ICE product matrix to the expo. The five featured passenger models include the right-hand-drive versions of the BAIC Off-road BJ40 PLUS and the X55, as well as the ARCFOX αS5, ARCFOX αT5, and the extended-range STELATO S9, effectively addressing the needs of right-hand-drive markets and regions.
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The BJ40 PLUS and X55 right-hand-drive versions have already been launched in markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia, where they have earned widespread consumer recognition. With its standout design, powerful performance, and optimized dimensions, the right-hand-drive X55 is turning heads among overseas buyers. Meanwhile, the BJ40 PLUS delivers an exciting, rugged driving experience tailored to off-road enthusiasts.
The ARCFOX αS5, equipped with ultra-fast charging capabilities and high-performance features, has drawn significant attention from on-site dealers and consumers alike. The ARCFOX αT5 impresses with its advanced flash-charging technology and intelligent, spacious cabin, offering users a new level of comfortable and connected driving. With the completion of a dual-power strategy integrating extended-range and pure electric systems, the STELATO S9 now forms a more complete product portfolio, setting a new benchmark for intelligent luxury sedans in the era of new energy.
As China’s top commercial vehicle brand, BAIC Foton presented 3 major products at the show: the eView, an electric light passenger van; the electric school bus; and the Auman Galaxy 9 heavy-duty truck.
In addition, BAIC Group also showcased its latest self-developed core technologies, including a new-generation highly integrated battery cell, coaxial electric drive assembly, dedicated hybrid transmission, the world’s first AI cockpit-driver integrated platform, and the “Polaris” all-digital premium EV platform, all of which highlight BAIC’s innovation in intelligent and new energy vehicle technologies.
Accelerating Global Expansion: BAIC’s Presence in Over 130 Countries and Regions
In recent years, BAIC Group has been accelerating its global expansion with a comprehensive strategy that includes building an overseas business system, establishing global R&D and design centers, acquiring international parts suppliers, integrating into Daimler’s global supply chain, launching complete vehicle exports through Beijing Hyundai, and operating manufacturing base in South Africa. This “multi-pronged approach” for globalization has empowered BAIC to actively engage in a high-level opening-up landscape.
To date, BAIC has established R&D and design centers in 6 global locations and operates 41 overseas production facilities. Its products are now available in more than 130 countries and regions worldwide, with cumulative overseas sales exceeding 1.2 million units. As the primary platform for the internationalization of BAIC’s self-owned passenger vehicle brands, BAIC International now offers a portfolio of over 30 product series. BAIC Foton, on the other hand, has led China’s commercial vehicle exports for 14 consecutive years. In the Hong Kong market, BAIC Foton’s light-duty trucks have earned wide recognition for their outstanding load capacity, cost-efficiency, and reliability. More new energy products will be introduced to the region in the near future.
Fostering Higher-Level Beijing-Hong Kong Synergy for Open, Win-Win Growth
With its unique geographic location and economic significance, Hong Kong has become a “new starting point” and “new reference point” for the international expansion of China’s automotive industry. To foster deeper interaction and integration among young talents from both regions, the 2025 Hong Kong International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo featured a special event titled “The Rise of Chinese Automotive Industry,” which invited young representatives from BAIC Group to share insights on youth engagement in business development, technological evolution, and brand growth. This session showcased the innovative development of China’s automotive industry. When the ideals of youth resonate with the pulse of the industry, and when the vitality of youth harmonizes with the brand’s essence, Chinese brands will undoubtedly stand at the forefront of the times, riding the wave of the era to secure the future of Chinese automotive.
The successful holding of the 2025 Hong Kong International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo marks an active exploration of global cooperation for China’s automotive industry. In the future, BAIC Group will further facilitate Beijing-Hong Kong collaborative innovation and contribute to a higher level of open cooperation for mutual development, making continuous contributions to the global expansion of China’s automotive industry and the high-quality development of the “Belt and Road Initiative”.
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