


Core Viewpoint - Great Wall Motors (02333) shares rose over 8%, currently at 17.01 HKD with a trading volume of 363 million HKD following the announcement of the completion and production launch of its Brazil factory [1] Group 1: Factory Launch and Production - The Brazil factory officially commenced operations on August 16, with the first vehicle, the Haval H6 GT, rolling off the production line [1] - The initial production models include the gasoline and hybrid versions of the Haval H6 SUV, with plans to produce the Haval H9 and Poer pickup in the next phase [1] - The factory spans 1.2 million square meters, with a building area of 94,000 square meters, featuring core workshops for welding, painting (including robotic applications), and assembly [1] Group 2: Employment and Capacity - The factory currently employs 530 staff, with 145 in administrative or office roles, and is expected to increase to 1,000 employees by the end of the year, implementing a double shift system [1] - The initial production capacity is set at 30,000 vehicles per year, projected to reach 50,000 vehicles by 2028 [1]