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Smart, green, high-end cars
Published: Jun 17, 2026 09:02 PM
A group of robotic arms perform welding at a FAW-Volkswagen workshop in Jimo district, Qingdao city, East China's Shandong Province, on June 17, 2026. As a pillar industry in Jimo, the automotive sector there has shifted to turning out smart, green and high-end new-energy vehicles. The district is home to over 400 automotive enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 auto vehicles, driving local economic growth. Photo: VCG

A group of robotic arms perform welding at a FAW-Volkswagen workshop in Jimo district, Qingdao city, East China's Shandong Province, on June 17, 2026. As a pillar industry in Jimo, the automotive sector there has shifted to turning out smart, green and high-end new-energy vehicles. The district is home to over 400 automotive enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 auto vehicles, driving local economic growth. Photo: VCG