BMW CEO's latest remarks on China: Those who turn a blind eye to the vast market and innovation potential in China are missing out on a huge opportunity.

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20/02/2026
According to Reuters, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse warned on the 19th local time that ignoring China, the world's largest automotive market, would jeopardize future economic prosperity. He emphasized the importance of cooperating with China. Zipse stated, "Complex global challenges can only be solved through cooperation," during an interview with Reuters regarding German Chancellor Angela Merkel's planned visit to China, describing it as "sending a strong signal of dialogue and cooperation."