The symposium -- “Industrial Strategic Analysis of Chinese Independently Developed Brand Cars in the Era of Internet and Big Data” was held in Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on January 11, 2016. Seventeen CAE academicians attended the symposium.

The event was chaired by Yang Shanlin, CAE academician and professor of HFUT. Other Attendants such as Dr. Fan Wenjuan and Dr. Zhangqiang from School of Management, Dr. Lu Weiyi – Assistant General Manager of Chery Automobile, Dr. Zhangnong -- Distinguished Professor of the National Talent Recruitment Program, and Yan Gang, Deputy General Manager of JAC Motors have made presentations on a whole set of important issues like the development of Chinese independently developed economy cars and high-end cars, independent design and manufacturing of key auto parts, roadmap for automobile development, smart vehicles, etc..

The academicians held a thorough discussion on the reasons for the predicament of Chinese automobile brands and contributed suggestions accordingly. It was proposed at the symposium that the topic should be set up as a strategic analysis project in CAE.

HFUT president Liang Liang, Assistant President Liu Xinbao and over 30 teachers from School of Management attended the symposium.

Photo Credit: Chen Xianhuan

Edited by: Wang Jian