Business
China's Public Procurement Prioritizes 'Made in China'
For over three decades, German brands dominated the car fleets of Chinese officials. The black Audi 100, produced locally with FAW since 1988, was the emblem of China's bureaucratic elite. The more rustic Volkswagen Santana, made with SAIC, was the standard choice for lower-ranking administrations. This strategy of joint ventures guaranteed a 'national product' status necessary to secure public contracts at the time.
