A Great Wall Motor Co. research and development base in Yokohama has started operations as the Chinese automaker aims to strengthen cooperation with Japanese auto parts makers.
The launch Tuesday reflects Great Wall's efforts to deliver high-quality products by gaining technological knowledge from Japanese companies in a variety of fields, such as environmentally friendly and self-driving cars, according to Hu Shujie, head of the Japanese development unit.
This is its first facility in Japan. China's largest SUV maker plans to open at least three more overseas research and development centers, as it seeks to build supplier relations and gain access to technology.