The Wuhan local government said that the 4th Global Auto Annual Forum and the 14th Wuhan International Auto Exhibit will be held together in the city on Oct 17.

The Global Auto Forum is known for its global vision and high profile positioning, and it attracts thousands of professionals in the automotive sector every year.. This year, the forum in Wuhan will focus on the future development of China’s automotive industry and will also promote the development of the city.

A total of 63 guests have already confirmed their attendance, including 10 government officials from China, the US, Germany, South Korea and Brazil, CEOs and managers from Chinese leading auto companies, CEOs from famous auto components companies and agencies from home and abroad, as well as experts and international media representatives. The US state of Michigan and Germany's state of Saxony are planning to send business representatives to the event.

The forum will feature high-tech enterprises, investment banks, and legal and financial consultants, and it aims to forge a B2B platform for intellectual communication, in a bid to promote ties between the global and Chinese auto industries and to prepare Chinese enterprises for international mergers and acquisitions.

Running concurrently, the 14th Wuhan Auto Exhibit will last for 6 days, and will showcase 600 cars from more than 300 auto companies from home and abroad, covering an area of 130 thousand sq m.