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Chapter 311: Automobile Industry Standards Committee, Jiang Hui's Conspiracy

As the director of the Automobile Bureau of the First Ministry of Machine Building, Qin Hao certainly hopes that China's automobile industry can grow and develop.

He supports both encouraging domestic automobile manufacturers to develop the passenger car industry and attracting international automobile giants to establish joint ventures.

Because no one knows which path is the right one, and everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones.

However, with these actions, the competition in China's automobile industry is definitely becoming fiercer.

In the past, the production of trucks and other products by various automobile factories was centrally arranged by the State Planning Commission and other higher-level departments, and there was basically no competition.

It's different now.

With the development of reform, many products have begun to need to find their own sales channels, and automobiles are no exception.

"Technological progress can only be achieved if there is competition. Otherwise, if everyone rests on their laurels, the gap between domestic and international automotive technology will continue to widen."

Jiang Hui definitely supports competition, otherwise how could BMW have a chance?

He also hopes that the leaders of the First Ministry of Machine Building and other ministries can understand this point. Otherwise, if the leaders do not support it, and other automobile manufacturers complain or cry out in the future, BMW may be dealt with.

This kind of thing is entirely possible.

"Yes, the gap is so big, we can't make it without hard work."

"Reform is about changing some past practices so that all industries, including the automotive industry, can develop rapidly."

Qin Hao and Jiang Hui are old acquaintances.

The two of them communicated in a relatively casual manner.

"Leader, there are many automobile factories in China now, and various international automobile giants will definitely continue to enter through joint ventures and other means."

"Different countries have different standards for their auto industries, and in the future a wide variety of parts and models will appear in our market."

"I think we can consider setting up an automotive industry standards committee to uniformly manage various parts requirements and regulatory requirements related to the automotive industry."

"This will help avoid future confusion and quickly align with international practices."

"The most important thing is that through this standards committee, we can also provide some guidance on the development of the domestic parts industry based on needs."

Jiang Hui thought about it and felt that if he could find a way to increase his influence in the automotive industry standards committee, the role he could play in the future would be greater than he imagined.

Even if Jiang Hui is not qualified to hold a senior position in this committee, Zhu Jiansheng will definitely have a chance.

Many teachers from the Department of Vehicle Engineering at Capital University of Technology have the opportunity to get in.

It is entirely possible to suppress competitors or even restrict the development of foreign auto giants through some reasonable rules in the future.

Other domestic manufacturers have not yet fully realized the interests involved and will not pay much attention to striving for the right to speak in the beginning.

By the time everyone realized what was happening, the cake had already been divided up.

Whether it was FAW or Second FAW, it would not be easy to squeeze people in at that time.

At least in the future, BMW will no longer have to worry about domestic manufacturers such as FAW and Second FAW suppressing BMW in terms of industry standards.

"The Automotive Industry Standards Committee?"

"Is it necessary?"

"There are some associations now, but they basically don't play a big role."

Qin Hao obviously did not fully realize the purposes behind Jiang Hui's proposal.

In other words, most people in the country are not fully aware of the role of industry associations.

For example, in Europe, each industry has various industry associations, and many of the standards set by these associations must be followed in the industry.

By formulating these rules, we are also setting up barriers for other international competitors to enter.

In the short term, Hua Xia welcomes investors from all walks of life to come in and will not restrict them in terms of industry rules.

But the situation will be different when related domestic industries develop and grow stronger.

I guess many people can’t imagine how exaggerated the development speed of various industries in China will reach in the future.

"It is very necessary, precisely because these associations are not currently playing a very good role and are relatively scattered, and many of them have some relationship with the automotive industry."

"That's why I think it's necessary to set up a special industry association under the First Ministry of Machine Building to be fully responsible for the formulation of all rules and regulations related to automotive industry standards."

"This way, the Automobile Bureau can manage the development of the entire industry in a more systematic way."

Jiang Hui quickly explained the interests involved to Qin Hao. The two of them communicated for more than ten minutes, and Qin Hao was finally moved.

If this matter goes wrong, it won't do him any harm.

But if it can be done just as Jiang Hui said, then it will be really beneficial.

So his attitude immediately became positive.

In order to occupy a better position in the Automotive Industry Standards Management Committee, or even become the initiator of the committee, Jiang Hui immediately communicated this arrangement with his father-in-law after returning home.

"You want to be the director of the automotive industry standards committee?"

Zhu Jiansheng now also holds many positions, but most of them are just figureheads.

He also holds several concurrent positions in associations, such as the Automotive Industry Standards Committee.

He really didn't pay much attention to this aspect before, but he didn't expect that Jiang Hui was actually planning to do something in this area.

"It would be best if I could become the director. If that's not possible, the deputy director would also be fine."

"In the short term, the role that this standards committee can play may be relatively limited."

“But things will be different in the future.”

"Whether it is the formulation of relevant standards for engine emissions or the mandatory installation of some equipment, there is a lot of room for maneuver in the future. Even the development of some technical directions will affect the development of many parts companies."

"While developing its vehicle business, BMW will also focus on building its auto parts business, so that we can also form a complete auto parts supply chain in China."

Jiang Hui is very clear about the impact of standard setting on corporate development.

At present, many countries have not yet fully developed their business in this area, and the relevant requirements for various emissions are far from as high as they will be in the future.

However, under the general trend, the emergence of various emission requirements such as National I, National II, and National III in the future is almost inevitable.

Which parts need to be compulsorily certified and which institutions are qualified for certification all contain very powerful practical interests.

If the Automobile Industry Standards Committee is well established, it can even set up its own business unit in the future and take practical action to intervene in the development of China's automobile industry.

"Since you think this committee is so important, I will hold a meeting with the people in the Department of Vehicle Engineering tomorrow and find someone to promote this matter." "While the ministry has this idea and other schools and factories have not paid enough attention to it, we should occupy all the key positions as soon as possible."

If you don’t understand, just ignore it and do the thing first.

Anyway, for Zhu Jiansheng, there would be no problem in holding another position.

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"Xiao Jiang, I heard that you proposed to the First Ministry of Machine Building to set up an automotive industry standards committee?"

A few days later, Chen Qi made a special call to Jiang Hui.

It was obvious that Qin Hao took some actions immediately after he returned.

Qin Hao’s superior Zheng Haiming was the former director of the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant. As his successor, Chen Qi would definitely be able to obtain relevant information relatively quickly.

Jiang Hui also knew that it was impossible for this standards committee to exclude all other OEMs.

If that were the case, it would be embarrassing for them to set up a new association.

The best solution is for all major OEMs to have people on the committee, but they don’t have much say.

"Yes, I see that all major foreign automobile countries have such a unified standards committee, which is responsible for formulating some industry standards."

"For example, different OEMs have their own names for the grades of automotive steel plates, and it would be best if they could be unified."

"There are also some standard surface treatment process requirements. It would be best if the industry could unify and formulate relevant standards. This would maximize work efficiency and reduce internal friction within the enterprise."

Jiang Hui would definitely not say out his true thoughts deep down.

The superficial reasons that can be given for the establishment of such a committee are enough to convince many people.

It can be said that Jiang Hui’s strategy this time was an open one.

Through the establishment of this committee, we will increase our influence in the Chinese automobile industry.

Jiang Hui takes this matter very seriously, but others may not.

Even though people from other factories attach great importance to it, due to the geographical location and the gap in performance in the industry in recent years, it will definitely be difficult for them to catch up with Capital University of Technology in the end.

It is almost certain that my father-in-law will occupy an important position in this industry.

"You are the one who promoted this committee. When the time comes, the First Ministry of Machine Building will surely let you, the initiator, become one of the main persons in charge, right?"

"Can you tell me what advantages and disadvantages the establishment of this committee will have on the development of the Capital Automobile Factory?"

Chen Qi himself did not fully understand the purpose behind Jiang Hui's proposal, but this did not prevent him from directly contacting Jiang Hui to communicate and understand the matter.

This is also an advantage of Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

Companies like FAW and Second FAW would most likely not communicate directly with Jiang Hui even if they received the news.

"As long as it is done well, it will be beneficial to all car manufacturers."

"As for the downsides, I don't think there are any downsides."

Chen Qi was not satisfied with Jiang Hui's answer. "So do you think I should go to the association to take up a position myself, or should I find someone from the factory to serve as a window?"

Chen Qi was too lazy to beat around the bush and asked directly to the crux of the matter.

He can get the most direct information from Jiang Hui's answer.

"If you don't mind the trouble, Director Chen, I suggest you just go and be a deputy director."

"The Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant has achieved excellent results in the past two years and has made many innovations in the industry. It is only natural for me to take the position of deputy director."

It is impossible for Capital University of Technology or BMW to fully control the automotive industry standards committee.

Therefore, it is very important to win over as many people with whom you have a good relationship in this committee as possible.

Today, Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant undoubtedly has the best relationship with Jiang Hui among all the automobile factories in the country.

They also have the influence to grab a good position, provided they are willing to do so.

"Okay, I understand. I will definitely take this matter seriously."

After getting a clear answer, Chen Qi didn't worry about anything anymore.

On the contrary, although FAW and Second FAW also heard the news in this regard, they did not take any special action. Just like the establishment of other associations in the past, they arranged R&D personnel to serve as windows for response.

"Director, the First Ministry of Machinery Industry's Automobile Bureau has officially arranged for someone to contact me. When the time comes, the BMW Automobile R&D Center will arrange for the heads of various fields to serve concurrently in various professional committees under the Automobile Industry Standards Committee."

"However, in the early stage, it may be more about various efforts, and there will not be any particularly big results in the short term."

Hou Guoming attached great importance to what Jiang Hui arranged.

As a technical person, he is very clear about the role of such a standards committee.

As long as it is operated well, it can completely influence the development direction of many companies.

Even through this standards committee, competitors can be directly kicked out in some areas.

Or quickly support an enterprise through the issuance of certain standards and policies.

For example, in the case of ABS or some other key components, if a standard is issued requiring all car models to be equipped with this thing, then the future of ABS manufacturers will immediately be different.

On the other hand, if the development of carburetor engines is restricted through relevant requirements, the carburetor manufacturers can be immediately put into a very unfavorable situation.

In fact, all the degrees here can be discussed or manipulated.

As deep participants, the power that BMW and Capital University of Technology can play in this is absolutely enormous.

"Even if there is no automotive industry standards committee, BMW has its own BMW automotive standards committee."

“The requirements for various material grades and other things need to be done.”

"Now we are just trying to promote the various standards developed within our company to become industry standards. This will save considerable time and cost."

"It is equivalent to saying that our corporate standards are the industry standards, which is also very important for enhancing BMW's position in the Chinese automobile industry."

After Jiang Hui said this, Hou Guoming reacted immediately.

He really didn't expect Jiang Hui's ambition to be so big that he actually wanted to turn BMW's corporate standards into industry standards.

It would be interesting if it really came true.

(End of this chapter)