Chengdu, 2nd August: Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe in China, recently opened its first major event since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak – the 23rd edition of Chengdu Motor Show, which was held at the Western China International Expo City. Running from 25th July to 2nd August, the exhibition featured over 120 car brands and showcased more than 1,500 cars. The event occupied a total exhibition area of 160,000 m2.

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, car sales increased 10.4% in the second quarter of 2020 compared with the same quarter last year, reflecting the increasing demand for new car purchases and vehicle replacement after the pandemic was brought under control in China.