Wuhan offers consumer incentives to support local auto industry

A Dongfeng Honda factory after lockdown measures in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and China's epicenter of the novel coronavirus disease outbreak, were further eased on April 8, 2020. (REUTERS)

By:

Reuters

May 16, 2020 10:16 AM

BEIJING -- Wuhan is rolling out consumer subsidies to support local auto and home appliance companies as the city in which the coronavirus first emerged tries to revive its economy after months of heavy lockdowns.

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