Geely, China’s global automotive ambassador

Geely is among the brands often credited with nurturing a modern-day, home-grown automotive industry in China. The country’s biggest manufacturers, such as SAIC and Dongfeng, are state-owned, and have risen to prominence partly through joint ventures (JVs) with foreign entrants. By contrast, Geely is a private enterprise which first gained a licence to build cars in the country in 1999.