On September 18, 2014, the Fifth Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) was held in the Philippines World Trade Center in Manila. BAIC presented its A113/A115, X424, MZ40, and A523T vehicles in a grand debut. Philippine congressman Mr. Aquino IV attended the show at the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Mr Li Ji, senior vice president of BAIC INTL and Mr George, general manager of BAIC’s partner UMC attended the show and participated in BAIC’s product launches after the exhibition opening ceremony.

After the media presentations at the opening ceremony on the 18th, Mr. Aquino IV, accompanied by Mr. Li Ji and Mr. George, visited the BAIC booth and gave highly positive evaluations. On the 19th, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Philippines and other government officials attended the show and praised BAIC for high quality auto parts and an impeccable service policy. The officials emphasized that BAIC is a responsible, international automotive company.
PIMS is organized by the Philippine Association of Automobile Manufacturers and is held every two years. It is the most important local car show in the Philippines. This year, BAIC’s participation in PIMS marked the debut at the event for China’s automotive companies and lay a solid foundation for BAIC’s further establishment as an international brand.
BAIC Group is one of China’s five major automotive groups. It is primarily engaged in vehicle manufacturing, parts, service trade, development and reform and adjustment. BAIC Group, with its 11 subsidiaries, including BAIC Motor, Beijing Benz, Beijing Hyundai, Beiqi Foton, BAW and Changhe Auto, is one of China’s most complete and advanced automotive groups. In 2013, BAIC reached an operating income of 266.3 billion yuan. In 2014, BAIC Group ranked 248 in the Fortune 500 list.