Nearly two-thirds of Germans would consider buying Chinese cars: survey

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Nearly two-thirds of Germans would consider buying Chinese cars: survey

2024-10-06 14:43 Last Updated At：23:27

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents in Germany said that they would consider buying a Chinese car, local media reported on Friday.

Up to 59 percent of people surveyed by the German Automobile Club (ADAC) indicated that buying a Chinese car is an option for them, according to a report by Tagesschau, a program on the German public broadcaster ARD.

There is an even stronger willingness to buy Chinese cars among young people. Among the people aged 30 to 39, 74 percent of them showed interest in Chinese cars and among those aged 18 to 29, the proportion stands at 72 percent.

Affordability plays a main role in the consideration of those willing to consider buying a Chinese car, according to the survey.

However, the survey also found around 60 percent of high-end vehicle buyers were willing to consider luxury Chinese vehicles.

Cars under Chinese brands showed a high level of safety in the EURO NCAP crash test, the official new car assessment program in Europe, according to a report released from the ADAC in April. Base on the tests of 13 different models from China and Europe over the past three years, the ADAC concluded in April that "Chinese automakers have improved considerably, and can now keep up with established brands."

Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition

2024-12-19 19:13 Last Updated At：23:27

Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.

Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.

More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.

Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.

"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.

During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.

"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.

In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.

With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.

"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.