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Group 1 - Volkswagen Group (China) has officially launched a new batch of testing facilities in Hefei, Anhui, marking a historic breakthrough as the first complete "R&D site" established by an overseas company in China, fully supporting the development and production of new vehicles in the country [1] - The enhanced R&D capabilities in China are expected to reduce the development costs of certain electric vehicles by up to 50% and shorten the vehicle development cycle by 30% [1] - The shift from a "headquarters-led R&D" model to "R&D in China" reflects a significant transformation, allowing the Chinese market to evolve from "localized execution" to an "innovation source" [1] Group 2 - China is now the largest automotive market globally, characterized by a robust local automotive supply chain and a strong innovation ecosystem, making it an attractive destination for multinational automotive companies [2] - Volkswagen Group aims to further integrate into the local industrial ecosystem in China to accelerate its electrification transformation and enhance market competitiveness [2] - The company plans to launch approximately 30 electric vehicle models in China over the next five years, emphasizing localized R&D and considering exporting vehicles developed and manufactured in China to more overseas markets [2]