On July 22, Changan Automobile Group and China Telecom Group signed a strategic partnership agreement in Beijing. The two sides will integrate resources for deep collaboration in vehicle procurement, employee services, intelligent connectivity, and digital transformation.
Strong Alliance, Strategic Upgrade
On July 22, Changan Automobile Group and China Telecom Group signed a strategic partnership agreement in Beijing. Changan Chairman Zhu Huarong and China Telecom Chairman Ke Ruiwen attended the ceremony.
Zhu noted that the two companies share a deep history and solid cooperation foundation. Through this alliance, both sides will leverage their respective resources and industrial strengths for mutual empowerment. The aim is to drive comprehensive automotive sector transformation—using communications technology to reinforce intelligent vehicles' foundation, while expanding IT applications through automotive scenarios.
China Telecom's Digital Empowerment
Ke described China Telecom as a key national force in building a cyber-strong nation and digital China. The company is implementing a "cloud-based digital transformation" strategy to establish a five-in-one smart cloud system.
Key cooperation areas include:
- Intelligent Connectivity: 5G+V2X, edge computing, cloud control platforms
- Digital Transformation: Enterprise cloud, big data, AI empowerment
- Vehicle Procurement: China Telecom group-purchasing Changan vehicles
- Employee Services: Communication packages and connected car services
