Coronavirus scare: China's Haima Automobile cancels presser at Auto Expo

In first instance of impact of coronavirus outbreak on Auto Expo, China's FAW Group firm Haima Automobile on Wednesday cancelled its scheduled press conference as top leership team of company could t make it to India. 

One of leing Chinese automakers, Haima displayed its seven-seater MPV 7X and SUV 8S and electric vehicle E1 here at expo.  "We h to cancel scheduled press conference as leership team from China could t make it to India," an Indian representative at company's stall told PTI. 

company's presser was originally scheduled for 4 pm. Owing to coronavirus outbreak, India on Sunday anunced temporary suspension of e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners residing in neighbouring country and issued a fresh visory saying anyone with travel history to China since January 15 can be quarantined.

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On Tuesday, automobile industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) h said all Chinese companies participating in expo have confirmed that ir exhibit area would be manned by ir Indian employees. In a press release, Haima Automobile said it is studying auto market in India and would soon firm up future plans for Indian market. 

Haima Automobile International Corporation GM Williams Dong said, "Invation is a key pillar for Haima's business strategy in India."  He exuded confidence that Haima "would continue its invation journey in India, developing products that shape future of India's automobile transformation."

Stressing that it is stepping up studying Indian market, company said it plans to use its EV products "to respond to policy call of Indian government to strongly encour and support development of ir EV industry." Currently, Haima Automobile and its Indian partner Bird Electric have reached an initial understanding for cooperation in field of new energy vehicles. 

At same time, company said it is seeking cooperation opportunities in conventional fuel vehicles in India. "Haima hopes to deepen cooperation and build a strategic alliance with Indian partners," release said.

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