Li Auto has established its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong and is planning to further expand its operations and local team in the city, according to a statement released by Invest Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for Li Auto’s global research and development (R&D), intellectual property management, and international supply chain coordination, the agency said. It will also oversee the company’s overseas business expansion as part of Li Auto’s broader global strategy.
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According to Invest Hong Kong, the new base will handle multiple roles, including acting as Li Auto’s overseas investment, financing, and capital management center, as well as a global collaboration hub for R&D, a talent recruitment and training base, and a platform for international technology and standards exchange.
The city’s position as a major financial and innovation hub is expected to support the company’s global ambitions, said Wang Tianqi, Li Auto’s director of financial compliance.
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Li Auto has been accelerating its international expansion in recent months, joining other Chinese electric vehicle startups such as Xpeng and Nio, which began entering overseas markets earlier.
The company recently marked a new milestone with the opening of its first overseas retail center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, offering its three extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models — the Li L9, Li L7, and Li L6.
