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VW Explores Buying Stakes in Chinese Auto Suppliers

  • Guoxuan High-Tech is among potential targets being examined
  • German carmaker seeks to secure access to battery technology
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Volkswagen Explores China Auto Investments
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Volkswagen AG is exploring potential investments in Chinese automotive suppliers as it seeks to secure access to key technology in the world’s largest car market, people familiar with the matter said.

Options under discussion include buying equity stakes or forging joint ventures with Chinese suppliers, particularly firms with technology used in electric vehicles, according to the people. VW has been examining several possible targets including Guoxuan High-Tech Co., a battery maker based in China’s Anhui province, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.