The 2019 Aerospace Conference was held on April 24 in Changsha, Hunan. At this grand event, the most eye-catching highlight was the strategic cooperation agreement formally signed by WEY, the SUV leader under Great Wall Motors, with the China Aerospace Foundation and the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology! Many of you might be feeling completely confused—could it be that the day when cars flying in the sky, just like in science fiction movies, is finally upon us? Let’s hear from our editor as we break it down for you step by step:

This strategic partnership has achieved four “China firsts”: For the first time, an automotive brand has become a partner of China’s aerospace program and established China’s first-ever partnership for offshore launch operations; for the first time, a national-level rocket has been jointly named with a corporate brand; for the first time, China’s aerospace industry and the Chinese automotive sector have joined forces to create a “Joint Technology Innovation Center”; and this collaboration is helping the WEY brand solidify its position as a new hallmark of China’s intelligent manufacturing.

As the industry’s first partner in China’s aerospace endeavors, the WEY brand has become a partner for China’s first-ever offshore launch. Meanwhile, the rocket used in this offshore launch has been officially named “CZ-11 WEY,” marking the first time a national-level rocket has been jointly named with a corporate brand. In addition, the “Joint Technology Innovation Center,” jointly established by China Aerospace and a Chinese automobile manufacturer for the first time, has been officially launched. This center aims to foster the mutual integration of cutting-edge technologies across both fields, working together to build China’s strength and drive progress.

The starry sky is infinitely vast, and the journey of exploration knows no bounds. The WEY brand is committed to realizing the Chinese Dream of “supporting the aerospace cause and building a powerful industrial nation.” From its origins in China to becoming a global symbol of China, the WEY brand aspires to bring China’s intelligent manufacturing to the world stage. The WEY brand is eager to rally China’s upward momentum and, together with like-minded partners, forge ahead and lead the way into the future.