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GWM takes long-term approach to overseas expansion

By Li Fusheng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-27 14:33
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Great Wall Motor CTO Wu Huixiao answers questions at the Beijing auto show on April 24, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Great Wall Motor says its global expansion is moving beyond product exports toward a deeper push into technology localization and ecosystem building, as Chinese automakers accelerate overseas growth amid rising competition.

Speaking at the company's booth at the Beijing auto show on Friday, the carmaker's Chief Technology Officer Wu Huixiao said the company views international expansion not only as a product rollout, but as a broader transfer of technology, value and operating philosophy.

"Any good technology is ultimately reflected through good products," Wu said, adding that Great Wall's multi-product portfolio—including pickups, SUVs and off-road vehicles—has helped it establish differentiation in overseas markets.

The automaker has long positioned itself as a specialist in pickups and off-road SUVs, while also expanding into segments through its Ora brand. Wu said product diversity, combined with a consistent focus on quality, remains the foundation of its overseas strategy.

In terms of technology, Great Wall continues to pursue what it calls a "multi-powertrain" strategy, covering internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and diesel engines.

"Overseas demand is very different," Wu said. "In many markets, infrastructure for electrification is still not as developed as in China, so demand for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and even diesel remains strong."

She added that the company's Hi4 hybrid system has become a key competitive advantage, particularly in markets requiring long driving ranges and more complex driving conditions.

"In the Middle East, our Tank and pickup models are very popular because of harsh driving environments," she said.

In Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets, Great Wall has local production and early success with its Ora EV brand, which is now also introducing hybrid models.

Wu said Great Wall's global strategy is guided by a concept which emphasizes a unified platform architecture supporting multiple powertrains, product types and smart features.

"This allows us to offer more series-based products with higher efficiency and lower cost across different markets," she said.

Beyond product and technology, Wu emphasized that overseas expansion is increasingly about value systems and long-term brand building.

"What Chinese companies bring to overseas markets is not only products and technology, but also how we build long-term trust," she said.

She noted that consumer expectations vary significantly across regions, with markets such as Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America placing strong emphasis on durability, repairability and resale value, given long vehicle ownership cycles.

Great Wall's executives said this makes quality and reliability central to its overseas positioning.

"Consumers may buy a car for price or design the first time," Wu said. "But repeat purchases, recommendations and long-term loyalty depend on quality, reliability and after-sales service."

The company is also deepening localization efforts, adapting to regulatory environments, road conditions and user behavior across different markets, from Southeast Asia's dense traffic environments to Australia's high-speed rural roads and the Middle East's extreme climate conditions.

Wu said that safety and durability remain non-negotiable priorities for overseas expansion, even as the company advances intelligent driving capabilities in China.

"We do not want to push high technology at the expense of long-term reliability," she said. "What matters is whether the product can maintain quality over years of use."

Great Wall also rejected the idea of competing through price cuts in overseas markets.

"We will not participate in price wars," Wu said. "We will not sacrifice product quality for cost advantage."

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