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On October 1, the South Korean government announced measures to accelerate approvals for Hyundai Motor’s approximately KRW 4 trillion project to convert existing Ulsan facilities into EV-focused factories. The project covers Ulsan Plant 1 and Line 2 of Plant 4. Environmental, traffic and disaster impact assessments will proceed alongside permitting, supported by a dedicated project manager. The government aims to shorten administrative procedures from more than three years to within one year. The measure supports an existing corporate investment rather than providing a new government subsidy.

FAW and GAC Industry officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement today. The two parties will leverage asset and capital synergies, drive progress through technological innovation, gradually deepen and expand the scope of cooperation, promote efficient cross-regional coordination of industrial resources, work together to improve operational quality and efficiency, and jointly advance the development and upgrading of China's automotive industry.