It's too backward, Chinese enterprises have sent 2000 employees to Europe for technological poverty alleviation
September 27th news: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that it will send 2000 workers to Spain to support the construction of a battery factory in collaboration with Stellantis Group.
This factory, which has a total investment of 4 billion euros, is an important part of Europe's new energy strategy. However, at the critical stage of the project, Europe had to rely on the organized workforce dispatched by Chinese enterprises to complete the construction and commissioning of the production line.
In the future, it should be similar to the situation in the German factory, where local workers will gradually be recruited and trained to take over operations. But in the initial stage, everything must rely on the Chinese team. This scene reminds people of the model of Chinese companies building roads in Africa.
Over the past few decades, the European automotive industry was the benchmark in the era of engines, but the electric vehicle revolution has completely rewritten the industrial logic.
Batteries, motors, and control systems have replaced engines and transmissions. In this new track, China started early, has a large market, and has a complete supply chain.
Enterprises such as CATL, BYD, and Gotion have completed the full chain training from R&D to mass production in the domestic market, and now have the ability to scale up their output.
In contrast, although European automakers also advocate for new energy, they are seriously lacking in experience in core areas. Even with sufficient capital, they lack technology and skilled workers for factory construction.
Therefore, Chinese workers are not only a construction team but also technical mentors. The so-called green transition in Europe ultimately relies on Chinese enterprises to provide support.
This scene reflects profound changes in global industrial power.
Europe used to be the master of the automotive industry, but now it has become the apprentice in the era of new energy.
From Germany to Spain, and then to Hungary, a batch of battery factories led by Chinese enterprises are emerging across the European continent. Locals need to learn how to truly operate the industrial chain under the guidance of Chinese workers.
Previously, it was Europeans who taught the Chinese to make cars. Now it's time for the Chinese to provide technological poverty alleviation to Europe.
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