Published: September 3rd, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025
Beatrix Keim studied classical sinology and marketing and has worked in the Chinese automotive sector for many years since 1998, including at FAW-Volkswagen.
Volkswagen faces plant closures and layoffs in Germany, yet is investing heavily in China. Expert Beatrix Keim from the Center Automotive Research (CAR) sees this as part of a strategy to remain successful both in China and globally despite overcapacity and weak sales.
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Volkswagen faces plant closures and layoffs. However, we see that VW is investing heavily in China. How does that fit together?