Keywords for Auto at NPC&CPPCC Sessions

　　The curtain of 2010 sessions of National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has already risen. What kind of circumstance will China's auto industry face in 2010? What kinds of relevant policies will affect China's auto market? What's the development direction of China's automotive industry? According to Sohu Auto, there are several keywords about auto industry in 2010 NPC and CPPCC sessions.

　　No.1 The 12th five-year plan and automotive industry policy

　　In response to global financial crisis, China launched the restructuring and revitalization plan for automobile industry to stimulate economic development.

　　In 2000 domestic auto market embraced a rapid recovery and re-entered a fast-growth track. At the same time, the structure of automotive products has been optimized. The structural adjustment has already yielded initial results. Guangzhou Automobile, Chang'an and other enterprises have carried out asset mergers and acquisitions. Tax relief for low-emission vehicles promoted consumers' enthusiasm and played a significant role in expanding domestic demand and ensuring growth.

　　The development of automobile industry is still sound in 2010. Will the government change the supporting polices for auto industry? Will the 12th five-year plan be carried out in accordance with the schedule? Will there be any changes? Sohu Auto will wait and see with you.

　　During an interview with Sohu Auto, the Chairman of JAC Zuo Yanan said that at a national level the introduction of strategic plans is more important than devising the plans. At the state level the government designs strategies rather than plans. He hoped that the state should come up with development strategies rather than development plans during the 12th five-year plan. Then China should carry out industrial policies on such basis in order to support the strategies.

　　No.2 Low carbon, new energy vehicles and environmental tax.

　　In 2010 sessions, people often raised some terms such as low-carbon living, environmental protection and new energy. Jiusan Society submitted a proposal about promoting low-carbon economic development in China, which has been listed as the No.1 proposal. At the news conference the spokesman Zhao Qizheng pointed out that low-carbon economy would become a popular topic in 2010. In addition, the Chairman of JAC Zuo Yanan and the President of Great Wall Motors Wang Fengying also said respectively that in 2010 NPC and CPPCC sessions the development of new energy and low-emission vehicles would attract attention.

　　In Zuo Yanan's opinion, the state should support the battery manufacturers to research and develop products with China's own independent property rights. Meanwhile automakers should specialize in motor and driving technology. With two-pronged approach China will be able to tackle technical problems encountered during the development of electric vehicles.

　　Wang Fengying said that in the energy crisis of the moment developing smaller and low-emission vehicles had become a major trend across the globe and low-carbon society posed severe challenges for automotive industry. Although Chinese government has encouraged consumers to buy low-emission vehicles in the past two years, obviously the consumption trend is not in accordance with government's expectations.

　　No.3 Independent brands and government procurement

　　The year of 2009 is a banner year for independent brands. At the beginning of year, many domestic automakers intended to finish a large number of projects. Government departments have also introduced relevant policies timely to support the development. The Restructuring and Revitalization Plan of Automotive Industry issued by the State Council has made it clear that the government departments should purchase more domestic brand vehicles as official cars. From the beginning of 2010, in the procurement list of all-level government departments there should be no less than 50% of domestic brand vehicles.

　　Thus the presidents of several domestic auto manufacturers will talk about that issue in the NPC and CPPCC sessions. Independent brands and government procurement will receive a large amount of attention.

　　No.4 Overseas exports

　　In 2009 because of international financial crisis, domestic brands suffered from failures in the overseas markets. The average sales fell by 50%. Now the global economy has improved. What should government do to support domestic automakers to enhance the overseas sales and expand overseas market? All of those issues will become hot topics in 2010 sessions of NPC and CPPCC. （Translator：Qinghua/Hanxin）

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