Core Insights - Renault Group's CEO François Provost has designated China as the first international market to visit in the new year, marking his first trip to China since taking over the group [2] - The visit aims to strengthen collaboration with Chinese ecological partners and convey a strategic signal of co-creating value with them [2] Strategic Planning - Renault plans to officially release its mid-term strategic plan in March 2026, focusing on four core pillars: product strategy, operational excellence, partnerships, and talent capital [5] - The ACDC (Advanced Collaborative Development Center) will play a crucial role within this strategic framework [5] ACDC's Role - ACDC is positioned as the "engine" for accelerating Renault's technology, with three main missions: deep insights into the Chinese automotive ecosystem, building win-win collaboration models with Chinese suppliers, and driving the group's technological transformation [6] - Established in 2024, ACDC completed the development of the Twingo E-Tech electric vehicle in just 21 months, setting a benchmark for the group and enhancing global project efficiency and competitiveness [6] - Two additional Twingo derivative models, Dacia and the next-generation A-class electric vehicle for Nissan, are expected to be developed within 16 months [6] Partnership Strategy - The CEO emphasizes the importance of flexible and diverse collaboration models in the competitive Chinese market, moving away from traditional price-based bidding processes [6] - Renault is building a multi-layered ecological network in China, maintaining strategic partnerships with Dongfeng and Geely at the OEM level, and collaborating with CATL and Envision AESC in the supply chain [6]