The head of the Moscow region, Andrei Vorobyov, during a working visit to China, reviewed the production lines of the automobile giant Changan Automobile Group and extended an invitation to company representatives to explore collaboration opportunities in the Moscow region. The governor’s office and regional officials noted the visit as a significant step in expanding industrial ties across Eurasia and into North American markets where the region is actively expanding its high-tech manufacturing footprint.
Company representatives guided the Moscow regional leadership through the production workshops, offering a firsthand look at advanced assembly processes and the scale of operations. Vorobyov himself then experienced a test drive in one of Changan’s latest models, underscoring the practical expertise and innovation on display at the facility. The delegation from Russia also received a briefing on the auto group’s in-house developments and engineering capabilities. These demonstrations were framed within broader discussions about future collaboration and technology transfer, aligning with the strategic interests of Canada and the United States in accessing robust, modern automotive ecosystems. (Attribution: Changan Automobile Group)
“Cooperation with Chinese partners holds considerable importance for us, especially as the international forum One Belt, One Road is being held in Beijing with the participation of our leaders,” Vorobyov remarked. He highlighted that the Russian-Chinese partnership has entered a phase of deeper interaction, with mutual recognition of the benefits of shared expertise in areas such as supply chains, manufacturing digitization, and sustainable mobility. His comments reflect a broader regional strategy to attract global investment while integrating cutting-edge practices into domestic production lines. (Attribution: Moscow regional government)
Vorobyov also noted that Russia is keen to learn from Chinese approaches to business, governance, and rapid scale-up in manufacturing. The aim, he said, is to absorb valuable ideas and implement best practices locally, accelerating the Moscow region’s trajectory as a frontrunner in high-tech manufacturing within Russia. This aligns with ongoing efforts to diversify the regional economy, improve productivity, and create more high-skilled jobs in Canada and the United States’ markets that seek reliable, tech-enabled industrial partners. (Attribution: Moscow regional government)
Changan Automobile Group holds a prominent position among China’s leading automakers, engaging in the design, development, production, and sale of passenger cars under the Changan brand, as well as commercial vehicles under Chana and specialized trucks and vans under Hafei. The group’s portfolio includes eight distinct brands, reflecting a broad and versatile product strategy that resonates with diverse consumer needs across North America and beyond. (Attribution: Changan Automobile Group)
The company operates 14 manufacturing plants for vehicles and 33 facilities dedicated to powertrain production, underscoring its substantial production capacity and vertical integration. The workforce numbers around 90,000 employees, highlighting the scale and regional impact of its operations. Such capacity and employment levels are a reminder of how large automotive groups can influence local economies, supplier ecosystems, and technology adoption in both Europe–Asia corridors and North American markets seeking resilient auto manufacturing partners. (Attribution: Changan Automobile Group)
Last year, the group delivered approximately 2.3 million vehicles worldwide and set a target of around 2.8 million units for this year, reflecting robust demand and aggressive growth plans. This trajectory positions Changan as a key player in global automotive supply chains and as a potential catalyst for knowledge transfer and joint development projects, including incremental capacity expansion and shared R&D initiatives relevant to Canada and the United States’ automotive sectors. (Attribution: Changan Automobile Group)