Chinese automotive industry leaders and senior government representatives met in a joint session to discuss a cluster of pressing industry issues, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said Monday.
CAAM said the meeting included officials from the country’s state planner and the industry ministry and brought top executives from several major local automakers together. Participating companies named in CAAM’s statement included FAW, Dongfeng, SAIC Motor, Changan and BAIC.
The agenda addressed a set of sector-wide concerns. One was intense competitive pressure within the market, framed in the statement as "anti-involution" - a term used to describe a situation where excessive rivalry leads to diminishing returns across the industry. The meeting also discussed shortages of semiconductor chips, a supply constraint that has been a recurring point of concern for vehicle production. Exports were included among the topics covered, according to CAAM.
CAAM’s description indicates the gathering was intended to bring together policy makers and industry leaders to air and examine those challenges. The organisation noted the presence of both planning and industry authorities alongside senior management from leading automakers, underscoring the cross-cutting nature of the issues under discussion.
While CAAM identified the participating firms and the main subjects covered, the announcement did not provide additional detail on any follow-up steps, specific measures discussed, or commitments made by either government bodies or corporate participants. No further information on timelines, policy changes, or company actions was included in the statement.
The meeting’s focus on competition, chips and exports highlighted a set of risks that remain on the agenda for China’s automotive sector. CAAM’s use of the term "anti-involution" signals concern about industry dynamics and the possibility that aggressive competitive tactics could erode profitability or distort investment decisions. Semiconductor availability continues to be cited as a constraint on production, and export-related discussion points to ongoing attention to overseas demand and trade channels.
CAAM conveyed the details of the meeting in a brief statement but did not elaborate on operational or regulatory outcomes. As reported, the participants and topics were limited to those named by CAAM, and additional specifics were not provided in the announcement.