Source: Global Times

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] Regarding the recent news that Chinese automobile manufacturers' global sales are expected to surpass Japan in 2025 and become the world's number one, Japanese media have paid a lot of attention. The "Nikkei Business News" reported that according to data publicly released by major global car manufacturers, combined with statistical results from S&P Global Mobility, Chinese automobile manufacturers' global sales are expected to grow by 17% year-on-year in 2025, reaching about 27 million units, and for the first time exceed Japan in total sales, ranking first in the world.

The Japanese business news website JBpress article analyzes that the global layout of Chinese automotive companies is not only relying on the整车 manufacturers themselves, but also on the overall output of production equipment, supply chain and technical systems. For example, in the field of body manufacturing, Chinese related enterprises have formed advantages in large-scale integrated casting equipment. This type of equipment is used to improve production efficiency and reduce the number of parts, becoming an important link in electric vehicle manufacturing.

In terms of technology, the commercialization progress of Chinese enterprises in autonomous driving and related software fields has also attracted attention from Japan. The report said that some cities in China have already achieved driverless taxi and bus operations, and the relevant technologies continue to accumulate data and promote improvements in real-world environments. In comparison, the international influence of the Japanese automotive industry in these new areas is relatively limited.

According to analysis from multiple foreign media, from the perspective of the Japanese industry, the current situation is not caused by a single factor: on one hand, Japanese automakers still maintain competitiveness in hybrid technology; on the other hand, the center of the global automotive market is shifting towards electrification and software development, and Chinese automakers have made significant progress in sales volume, overseas development speed, and the application of new technologies. However, Japan lacks competitiveness in areas such as power batteries and autonomous driving. (Shao Nan)

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