During the 2025 China Automobile Chongqing Forum, Xiao Yong, the head of GAC Group's AION Marketing Department and Executive Director of AION Automobile Sales Service Co., Ltd., highlighted a timely topic: the opposition to price wars in the automotive sector. National ministries and commissions have unequivocally stated their stance against blind internal competition and instead advocated for high-quality development. Xiao Yong stressed that the automotive industry's competitive landscape must evolve, shifting focus away from price wars and towards cost-effectiveness. He underscored that the quality and safety of automotive products must serve as the cornerstone of this shift, emphasizing that offering exceptional quality at affordable prices is the correct path forward.

Xiao Yong proposed a strategic approach: first, ensuring the quality and safety of automotive products is paramount. Subsequently, leveraging technological advancements and iteration to reduce costs can provide customers with more competitive offerings. This dual focus on safety and value ensures that the industry progresses in a sustainable and consumer-centric manner.