2026 Commercial Vehicle Industry Development Conference Opens, MIEE Discusses Division of Labor & Collaboration in Commercial & Special Vehicle Globalization.

On March 26, the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Industry Development Conference grandly opened in Shiyan, Hubei Province. As a key bellwether for China’s commercial vehicle industry, the conference was held under the theme “Green Transition, Digital Intelligent Empowerment and Integrated Development: Harnessing Momentum and Planning Forward to Build a New Ecosystem,” bringing together forces from government, industry, academia, research, and application to explore pathways for high-quality development of commercial vehicles during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

On the morning of March 27, at the sub-forum titled “Globalization Strategy and Opportunities for China’s Commercial Vehicles,” Liu Peng, General Manager of MIEE (Shanghai) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., was invited to attend and delivered a presentation under the theme “Build Our Own Segments of the Road, Journey Together Across the Sea – Division of Labor and Collaboration in the Globalization of Commercial and Special Vehicles.” Drawing from hands-on experience, he offered an in-depth analysis of key bottlenecks currently hindering the globalization of special vehicles and proposed a new approach centered on “division of labor, collaboration, and a win-win ecosystem,” which resonated strongly with the audience.v

This conference is hosted by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), and organized by Auto Review, Shiyan Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd., Shiyan Special Purpose Vehicle Industry Association, and Shiyan Auto Parts Industry Association. Under the theme “Green Transition, Digital Intelligent Empowerment and Integrated Development: Harnessing Momentum and Planning Forward to Build a New Ecosystem,” the event comprises one closed-door session, one opening ceremony and plenary session, as well as six thematic sessions covering new energy technologies, quality, market policies, intelligent connectivity, globalization, and supply chain security. Bringing together forces from government, industry, academia, research, and application, the conference aims to identify directions and offer recommendations for the high-quality development of China’s commercial vehicle industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

On the morning of March 26, the opening ceremony and plenary session of the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Industry Development Conference were officially held. Leading officials from relevant regulatory authorities and local governments, executives from vehicle manufacturers, industry chain and logistics transportation enterprises, academicians, research institution experts, and other authoritative leaders gathered to provide high-level intellectual support and forward-looking practical guidance on topics such as the current status and trends of China’s commercial vehicle supply chain, bottlenecks and opportunities in supply chain development, strategies for navigating global changes, new technologies and products, digital supply chain management, green logistics optimization, and cross-border collaboration platforms. The session was moderated by Ye Shengji, Chief Engineer of CAAM.

Su Bo, Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and former Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Wang Yonghui, Secretary of the CPC Shiyan Municipal Committee

Yu Ke, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shiyan Municipal Committee and Mayor of Shiyan

Zheng Wanliang, Second-Level Inspector of the Hubei Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology

Fu Bingfeng, Executive Vice President and Secretary General of CAAM

On the morning of March 27, at the sub-forum titled “Globalization Strategy and Opportunities for China’s Commercial Vehicles,” Liu Peng, General Manager of MIEE Automotive, pointed out that the core pain point for Chinese special vehicles going global lies in the “misalignment of division of labor”—OEMs are adept at “building good vehicles,” but the “road” for overseas delivery, after-sales service, and compliance has yet to be fully paved. He emphasized that trading companies should not be viewed as “middlemen,” but rather as the “hands and feet” of manufacturers in overseas markets.

Addressing the three major bottlenecks of trust, delivery, and after-sales service, MIEE has shortened delivery lead times by 30% through its Vehicle Delivery and Acceptance Specification, and has established pre-positioned warehouses in markets such as West Africa and Central Asia, reducing critical market response times from 30 days to 48 hours. Liu Peng called on the industry chain to shift from “competition” to “collaboration,” treating trading companies as the overseas business divisions of manufacturing plants, and achieving win-win outcomes through joint development, profit sharing, and shared after-sales responsibilities.

He concluded by stating, “We are not competing over how to divide the cake, but are building the synergy to make the cake bigger together.”

At the session, participating guests engaged in in-depth discussions centered on the core theme of “Globalization Strategy for China’s Commercial Vehicles.” FAW Jiefang shared its international market planning and practical experience, presenting a concrete pathway for “going global” from the enterprise level. Industry experts offered in-depth interpretations on the development of compliance and technical support platforms for Chinese commercial vehicles going global under the WTO/TBT mechanism, providing a systematic approach for overcoming technical barriers to trade. Meanwhile, attendees also conducted multi-dimensional analyses on topics such as the globalization strategy and opportunities for Chinese heavy-duty trucks, overseas market opportunities and challenges, and the export landscape for Chinese commercial vehicles. Drawing on corporate practices and industry insights, the guests exchanged brilliant ideas and jointly explored ways to navigate the evolving global landscape, fostering broad consensus on the high-quality globalization of the commercial vehicle industry.

In 2026, MIEE Automotive will join hands with its industry chain partners to further deepen the division of labor and collaboration in the globalization of commercial vehicles. By fully leveraging the supply chain advantages of Shiyan—the Capital of Commercial Vehicles—MIEE aims to drive the transition of commercial vehicle exports from “single trade” to “integrated solutions,” truly fulfilling its mission of “making it easier for Chinese manufacturing to go global.” This conference not only provided forward-looking insights and practical experience sharing for the industry, but also marked a significant milestone in advancing the commercial vehicle sector toward a greener, smarter, and more globalized future.