Feng Huang Wang·2026-02-25 14:08Group 1 - BMW Group's Chairman, Zipser, visited China with German Chancellor Merz and signed a cooperation memorandum with CATL, focusing on collaborative decarbonization of the battery supply chain for electric vehicles [1] - The partnership aims to systematically reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicles throughout their lifecycle, enhancing both companies' strategic positioning in sustainable development [1] - Zipser emphasized the need for enhanced communication and political trust among nations in the current complex international environment, highlighting China's role as the largest automotive market and a hub for technological innovation [1] Group 2 - BMW's localization strategy in China is reaching a critical milestone with the upcoming global debut of the new generation BMW iX3 long wheelbase version at the Beijing Auto Show in April [2] - The core digital experience features of this model are developed collaboratively by BMW's global and local R&D teams, aiming to better meet the actual needs of the Chinese market and consumers [2]