Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-20 21:12Core Viewpoint - GAC Group officially refuted claims that "half of the automotive chips in future GAC vehicles will be replaced by Gree products," stating that such assertions are not true [2][3]. Group 1: Company Statements - On January 15, GAC Group Chairman Feng Xingya visited Gree Electric, where Gree Chairman Dong Mingzhu did not mention any chip collaboration during their discussions [3]. - GAC Group emphasized that the discussions focused on "smart integration of people, vehicles, and homes," and industry collaboration [3][4]. - GAC Group will announce any specific progress regarding cooperation with Gree through official channels [7]. Group 2: Industry Context - Both GAC Group and Gree Electric are involved in the chip business, with Gree planning to mass-produce silicon carbide chips for various applications by 2026 [8]. - Gree's subsidiary, Zhuhai Gree Electronics Components Co., is engaged in manufacturing third-generation semiconductor silicon carbide wafers and has capabilities for producing reliable household and automotive-grade chips [9]. - GAC Group has developed a comprehensive automotive chip product matrix, launching 12 types of automotive chips covering various fields, and initiated a collaborative ecosystem for automotive chips with multiple partners [9].