VW’s unwanted German factories said to interest Chinese automakers

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January 16, 2025 08:00 AM

Chinese officials and automakers are eyeing German factories slated for closure and are particularly interested in Volkswagen’s sites, a person with knowledge of Chinese government thinking told Reuters.

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