Core Viewpoint - The incident involving the testing of the new i8 model by Li Auto, which resulted in a dramatic crash scenario, has raised questions about the integrity and commercial practices of third-party automotive testing institutions in China, particularly China Automotive Research (China Qi Yan) [1] Group 1: Company Background - China Automotive Research, formerly known as Chongqing Automotive Research Institute, was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in June 2012, with a major shareholder being China Certification & Inspection Group Co., Ltd., which holds approximately 53% of the shares [1] - China Certification & Inspection Group was established in 1980 and is a central enterprise managed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council [1] Group 2: Testing Practices - The testing conducted for Li Auto's i8 was described as a commissioned project by China Qi Yan, indicating that most automotive testing institutions engage in similar commercial practices, which are tailored to client specifications rather than standardized testing protocols [1] - The term "one enterprise, one policy" is used to describe the customized nature of these tests, suggesting a lack of fixed standards in the collision tests conducted [1] Group 3: Ethical Concerns - There are concerns regarding whether the commercial interests of third-party automotive testing institutions could compromise their impartiality and the establishment of a scientific and fair evaluation system within the automotive industry [1]