The 2025 German International Automotive and Smart Mobility Expo will open in Munich on the 9th. Global car manufacturers and suppliers focus on key areas such as electric vehicles, intelligent driving, and "software defined cars" to showcase future mobility products and innovative technologies. According to the organizers, this expo attracted about 750 companies from over 30 countries and regions to participate. In addition to local German companies such as Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes Benz, the proportion of international exhibitors has exceeded 55%, setting a new record in history. Among them, the number of Chinese exhibitors continued the growth trend of the previous session, reaching 116, ranking first among international exhibitors. On September 9th, people visited the Munich International Auto Show in Germany. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Fan: German Chancellor Mertz unveiled the Expo on the same day. He stated that today's car exhibitions are no longer just platforms for showcasing new cars, but have become connected, sustainable, and future oriented mobile travel laboratories. Industry transformation and innovative technologies make cars better, safer, and smarter. He also announced that the next three editions of the expo will continue to be held in Munich. The expo, formerly known as the Frankfurt International Motor Show, has been held every two years in Munich since 2021, and this year's exhibition will continue until the 14th. The venue includes the Munich Exhibition Center exhibition hall and the open space exhibition area in the city center. The open space exhibition area in the city center is open to the public and provides more than 200 experience vehicles, including multiple Chinese brand models such as BYD, Xiaopeng, Zero Run, Hongqi, Changan, Avita, etc. On September 9th, people visited the concept car at the Opel car booth at the Munich International Auto Show in Germany. One of the organizers of the Expo, Hildegard M ü ller, President of the German Association of Automobile Manufacturers, said at the opening ceremony that the automotive industry is facing multiple challenges such as trade protectionism, putting pressure on the European automotive industry. She said that the US tariffs on EU cars have caused losses to the German automotive industry, and the industry should always support free trade. During this year's expo, the World New Energy Vehicle Conference will also be held. The conference will focus on new opportunities for Sino German cooperation in the context of the transformation of the automotive industry. Leaders of major automobile manufacturers and suppliers from both countries will exchange ideas on cooperation in areas such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, and supply chain. (New Society)