The real meaning of China Speed

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Supply Chain

Suppliers reveal that China's automotive advantage comes from coordination rather than haste.

From Stuttgart to Detroit, one phrase now dominates discussions about automotive competitiveness: China Speed. It describes a capability many Western carmakers believe they have yet to match — the ability to develop and launch new vehicles in little more than two years. Mainland Chinese manufacturers routinely target development cycles of 18 to 24 months; established European and American rivals often require twice as long, sometimes longer.

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