Gasgoo Munich- On August 13, Zhou Xiaoying, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Gasgoo Group, visited the Auto Innovation Park. It was for a special reading session. The event was themed "Empowering New Frontiers through Knowledge." It centered on her book Going Global: Practices and Strategies for China's Automotive Industry. Professionals gathered to explore new opportunities in overseas expansion.Co-authored by Zhou and Zhang Hui, the book maps paths for Chinese automakers and suppliers expanding overseas. Zhang is Vice President of NIO Europe and Chair of the Automotive Working Group at the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The book introduces the core concept of "ecosystem expansion." This drives globalization through a synergy of product strength, brand power, and distribution networks. It also incorporates supply chain capability and service quality. The result is a framework balancing strategic vision with practical depth. This is crucial for the industry's shift from scale to value creation.During the session, Zhou anchored her presentation on the theme of ecosystem expansion. Drawing on years of automotive research and international dialogue experience, she outlined the phased evolution of China's automotive globalization. She also detailed core challenges facing the industry.At the helm of Gasgoo Group, Zhou has long championed international exchange and industrial research. She hosts the "C TALK" and "Xiaoying Says" columns. She has authored several influential industry titles. These include Car Building 2.0, New Automotive · New Technology, and Smart Cockpit: Technology Evolution and Industrial Landscape.Gasgoo Group is a leading industrial data and information platform based in China. It has a global reach and is deeply rooted in the automotive sector. The firm is also incubating new frontiers like robotics and low-altitude aircraft. Guided by the mission to "discover good companies, promote good technology, and empower industry professionals," the firm uses its "5S" service suite. This covers supply chain matchmaking, strategic analysis, and brand showcasing. It also includes global expansion ecosystems and system resources. The goal is to bridge information gaps and empower enterprises in global development.—Click the image to see Gasgoo through Deepseek's eyes—