Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Plant Amid Economic Challenges
大众因经济原因出售新疆工厂
Volkswagen has sold its plant in China‘s Xinjiang region, attributing the move to “economic reasons.”
大众汽车已出售位于中国新疆地区的工厂，并将此举归因于“经济原因”。
The German automaker announced that the facility will be acquired by Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification (SMVIC), a subsidiary of Shanghai Lingang Development Group.
这家德国汽车制造商宣布，该工厂将由上海临港集团旗下的子公司——上海机动车检测认证技术研究中心（SMVIC）收购。
Built in 2013, the plant was part of Volkswagen’s joint venture with SAIC, a company also owned by the Shanghai government.
该工厂于2013年建成，是大众与其合资伙伴上汽集团共同运营的一部分，而上汽集团同样由上海市政府控股。
The sale marks a shift in Volkswagen’s strategy in the region, reflecting broader economic considerations.
此次出售标志着大众在该地区战略的调整，反映了更广泛的经济考量。
