“双开”！从汽车“少帅”到反腐典型，刘卫东的双面人生

Core Viewpoint - The recent expulsion of Liu Weidong, former deputy general manager of China Ordnance Equipment Group, marks the end of a 37-year career in the automotive industry, highlighting issues of corruption within the sector [1][4]. Group 1: Career Overview - Liu Weidong began his career in 1988 after graduating from Wuhan University of Technology, gradually rising through the ranks at Dongfeng Motor Corporation [3]. - In 2001, he became the general manager of Shenlong Automobile Co., leading the company for a decade and overseeing the introduction of models like Peugeot 307 and Citroën C5 [3]. - Despite initial successes, Shenlong's sales plummeted after 2016, with only 68,300 units sold in 2024 [3]. Group 2: Corruption Issues - Liu's expulsion was due to three main issues: engaging in power-for-money transactions, accepting gifts and benefits, and interfering in procurement processes [4]. - His actions led to a "nest of corruption" involving several former colleagues, indicating widespread issues in the automotive industry's production, procurement, and marketing sectors [4]. - Liu had previously emphasized integrity and compliance within the organization, yet ultimately fell victim to the very issues he sought to address [4]. Group 3: Industry Challenges - Shenlong Automobile has struggled to launch competitive electric vehicle models despite obtaining production qualifications for new energy vehicles in 2019 [5][7]. - The company's plan to introduce eight new energy models over five years has seen slow progress, raising concerns about its ability to establish a foothold in the market [5].