Volkswagen is contractually committed to its plant in Xinjiang until 2030, it said, after its China chief made the first visit by senior management to the plant in mid-February and said he saw no signs of forced labor
. said could constitute crimes against humanity. China has strenuously denied any abuses in Xinjiang.to keep the plant until 2030 and has no intention of pulling out, Volkswagen chief lobbyist Thomas Steg said on a call following Brandstaetter's visit.
It denied that maintaining the plant was a condition imposed by Beijing to keep producing across China: "I have no knowledge of an ultimatum of any form," Steg said. But with Volkswagen seeking new contractual partners worldwide, partly to diversify its business from the Chinese market, breaking the contract with SAIC was out of the question, he said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nissan Expands Electrification Strategy With 19 New EVs Coming By 2030 | CarscoopsNissan Expands Electrification Strategy With 19 New EVs Coming By 2030 | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
China responds to US report endorsing lab leak theory, accuses US of ‘smearing China’China dismissed a new report that COVID-19 most likely originated from a lab on Sunday, calling the claim a 'smear' from the U.S. despite months and years of research.
Read more »
China responds to 'politicized' Wuhan lab leak theoryChina's Foreign Ministry said the theory was an attempt to smear China.
Read more »
Volkswagen using escape rooms to help employees with EV anxietyICYMI: Volkswagen using escape rooms to help employees with EV anxiety — via drivingdotca workmorale Volkswagen escaperooms
Read more »
Volkswagen Says ‘Serious Breach' Led to Delay in Helping Police After Toddler Taken in CarjackingThe company “would not track the vehicle with the abducted child until they received payment to reactivate the tracking device,' the sheriff's office said. The child was eventually found.
Read more »
Volkswagen Says ‘Serious Breach' Led to Delay in Tracking Stolen Car With 2-Year-Old InsideThe company “would not track the vehicle with the abducted child until they received payment to reactivate the tracking device,' the sheriff's office said. The child was eventually found.
Read more »