FOTON(SH:600166) 21世纪经济报道·2025-08-12 07:35Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors about Zhao Ming, former CEO of Honor, joining Zhijie have been denied by Zhao Ming himself and confirmed by internal sources at Chery, indicating that the news is false [1][2]. Group 1: Zhao Ming's Background and Recent Developments - Zhao Ming has a strong background with Huawei, having held various senior positions since 1998, including President of the CDMA/WiMAX/TD-SCDMA product line and Vice President for Western Europe [1]. - Under Zhao Ming's leadership, Honor became a leading smartphone brand in China, achieving significant sales milestones and market presence in various countries [1]. - Following his departure from Honor in January 2025 due to health reasons, rumors about his next career move have persisted, including speculation about joining ByteDance, which was also denied [2]. Group 2: Chery and Huawei Collaboration - Chery and Huawei have signed a "Zhijie Brand Strategy 2.0 Cooperation Agreement," committing over 10 billion yuan to establish a 5,000-person R&D team [1]. - The partnership includes the formation of Zhijie New Energy Company, aimed at integrating R&D, production, sales, and service operations [1].