Gasgoo Munich- Huawei Rotating Chairman Xu Zhijun, accompanied by Yinwang CEO Jin Yuzhi, visited Dongfeng Motor Group on May 19.During the meeting, Dongfeng outlined its recent business performance, the progress of their strategic partnership, and key areas for future collaboration. Both sides exchanged views on product technology alignment and the integration of artificial intelligence into R&D and manufacturing, reaching a consensus on moving forward.Image Source: Dongfeng MotorMeanwhile, Dongfeng's M-Hero and eπ brands launched a "Strategic Cooperation 2.0" initiative with Yinwang Intelligent Technology. The move included a ceremony awarding a "Gold Product Team" designation for co-creation using Huawei's Qiankun full-stack native technology. This marks a new phase in the partnership between Dongfeng and Huawei — one defined by joint product definition, deep technological empowerment, and shared ecosystem success.Xu's delegation also toured Dongfeng's central R&D center, where they test-drove vehicles from the M-Hero and eπ brands and reviewed the latest achievements in vehicle design.As previously reported by Gasgoo, Dongfeng sold 1.05 million new energy vehicles in 2025 — a 21% increase from the previous year. Sales of its proprietary brands surpassed 1.5 million units, accounting for over 60% of total volume. Looking ahead, the company has set even higher targets for 2026: total sales of 3.25 million units, including 1.7 million NEVs and 600,000 exports.To support these ambitious targets, Dongfeng needs a stronger product lineup. The eπ X9, without a doubt, is a critical piece in this strategic puzzle.The eπ X9 made its global debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, with its competitive edge resting squarely on the Huawei full-stack intelligent solution it carries. Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, confirmed at the show that the new model will come standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and an 896-line lidar across the entire lineup. Furthermore, the vehicle features the Chitu platform, powered by the HUAWEI XMC Qiankun digital chassis engine, paired with an all-aluminum chassis typically reserved for luxury vehicles and tuned by a European engineering team. Jin's assessment was blunt: "It rivals flagship SUVs costing over a million."
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