A few days ago, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited China and showed the attitude of the Germans to the whole of Europe with his attitude and actions.
Just two days before Scholz's visit to China, a rather mysterious delegation of entrepreneurs arrived to see the advanced technology they wanted to see, and the Chinese auto giant said on the spot that it was willing to teach the technology to Europe.
The German Chancellor led a delegation to China, largely for new energy vehicles and clean energy projects.
Before him, another delegation from Europe came first, also for new energy vehicles.
On April 12, 2024, the Nordic entrepreneur delegation "China Science and Technology Tour" student group visited Shenzhen BYD for a visit and exchange.
The delegation brought together a high-quality industry-university-research team composed of management and celebrities from major European enterprises.
BYD staff introduced the contents of enterprise development, product iteration, technological innovation, and future vision, which amazed the visitors.
Some students said on the spot that they were deeply encouraged by BYD's development and felt sincere admiration for China's science and technology.
In an interview with a reporter from Shenzhen Satellite TV, a trainee said that the leading position of China's automobiles does not depend on subsidies but on innovation and technology.
In this regard, BYD's senior management said that BYD is willing to bring more technological innovation achievements to global users and markets.
In fact, new energy vehicles have become a business card of Made in China to the world.
In October last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom visited BYD and test-drove the U8, and he said on the spot that he wanted to buy two.
In April this year, Ma Ying-jeou led young people from Taiwan, China, to visit BYD and marveled at BYD's new energy technology.
However, in today's global tight economic environment, China's new energy vehicles have also encountered considerable challenges.
Just last October, the European Union announced the launch of a countervailing investigation into Chinese cars.
Recently, there has been news that the EU may start to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese cars ahead of schedule.
It is clear that under the continued influence of US decoupling and de-risking, Europe is in a state of ideological division, with some welcoming and some opposing it, and some even trying to obstruct it.
However, the problem is not as simple as it seems, and not everyone in Europe is in favor of following the United States.
Not long ago, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made it clear during his visit to China that Germany welcomes Chinese automobiles, opposes trade protectionism, and supports free trade and fair competition.
Many of us don't quite understand that China is so advanced today, and we are sincere, and even the products are not cheap, why are there still Europeans who oppose it?
Last year, a survey conducted by a non-governmental organization for students studying in Europe found that many Europeans' understanding of China was still limited to the 1980s and 1990s.
At that time, our standard of living was not high, the manufacturing industry was uneven, and some industries did have subsidies.
Once upon a time, entrepreneurs from some developed countries came to China and saw our messy production lines, and even some dirty workshops, they must have shook their heads, and of course they couldn't make world-leading products at that level.
But now, almost 40 years later, we have completely changed today, and China is not what it used to be.
In the face of this situation, the best way to break the situation is to go deep into Europe and go to the world, and at the same time invite them to come to China for on-the-spot investigation, strengthen exchanges and enhance understanding.
Chinese automobiles should actively go to Europe, so that more European countries and people can contact, buy and experience Chinese automobiles, so that they can truly feel that Chinese automobiles are not a threat, but a partner, and the well-being of the people of the world.
We want the world to understand and feel that China's new energy vehicles bring mutual benefit and win-win development to the world, not a threat.
BYD is one of the representatives of China's new energy vehicles, and its technology and products have reached the world's top level, and for every 5 new energy vehicles sold in the world, there is 1 BYD.
Nowadays, Chinese car companies represented by BYD have taken the initiative to go to the world and bring a new look of Chinese technology.
China's technology is not about conquering the world, but about bringing answers to the world, which stems from our unique understanding of the new world.
China is advocating a community with a shared future for mankind, and we will bring the best technology and products to more countries and people, which should be our grand aspiration in the new era.
At the same time, in the past two years, under the influence of the US dollar interest rate, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the energy crisis, the European economy has encountered challenges, and some people of insight among them have also begun to look to the East for answers.
Against this backdrop, China and Europe should be moving closer, not farther away.