- A New Alliance for Global Auto Expansion
- Addressing the “Taking Root” Challenge in Global Markets
- CBT Platform: Building a Digital Bridge to Overseas Buyers
- Wango Group: Delivering Essential After-Sales Assurance Worldwide
- Details of the Strategic Collaboration
- Executive Perspectives: From Exporting Trade to Exporting Trust
- Looking Ahead: A Microcosm of Industry Maturation
A New Alliance for Global Auto Expansion
On April 1, 2026, the CBT Auto Export Platform (hereinafter referred to as the “CBT Platform”) and Wango Group (hereinafter referred to as “Wango”) held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony. Li Hongtao, Vice President of the CBT Platform, and Yu Jingyuan of Wango (Shanghai) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of their respective parties. This officially established a strategic partnership. Together, they will focus on upgrading full-chain services for automotive exports and addressing industry pain points. Their work will empower Chinese automobiles to expand overseas efficiently. Their joint objective is to drive the Chinese automotive export industry toward greater standardization, brand building, and high-quality development.
Addressing the “Taking Root” Challenge in Global Markets
Currently, China’s automotive export industry is entering a brand-new stage of development. New car exports are surging while used car exports are steadily expanding. However, the challenge that “going global is easy, but taking root is hard” remains prominent. Pain points—such as a lack of overseas after-sales services, imperfect warranty systems, and lagging spare parts supplies—have become critical bottlenecks. These issues hinder the enhancement of Chinese automobiles’ international competitiveness and their ability to deeply cultivate overseas markets. The strategic cooperation between the CBT Platform and Wango Group is grounded in industry needs. It aims to achieve complementary strengths and resource synergy. Together, they will construct a new paradigm driven by an “Exports + Services” dual-engine approach.
CBT Platform: Building a Digital Bridge to Overseas Buyers
As a comprehensive service platform dedicated to the automotive export sector, the CBT Platform has consistently prioritized resolving industry pain points since its inception. It has established a full-chain service system encompassing vehicle sourcing integration, digital traffic generation, supply chain services, and customs clearance logistics. The platform has successfully integrated resources for both new and used vehicles. It engages in deep cooperation with state-owned enterprises, OEMs, and automotive dealer groups. Furthermore, it has secured authorizations from renowned automotive brands such as Geely, Zeekr, Jetour, and MG.
The platform leverages its self-developed “CBT Kuai Shang Che” App and the “Junhang” Management System. It also utilizes a multi-channel traffic generation strategy, including Alibaba International Station and various social media matrices. These tools provide domestic car dealers with efficient overseas client matching services. Simultaneously, they offer overseas dealers a guarantee of authentic, transparent, and compliant vehicle sources. Its innovative “SBBC” (Supplier-to-Business-to-Consumer) end-to-end model realizes a complete closed-loop service. This service spans the entire chain from the supply side to the end consumer. Consequently, it significantly lowers the barriers and risks associated with automotive exports.
Wango Group: Delivering Essential After-Sales Assurance Worldwide
As a benchmark enterprise in the fields of automotive warranties and after-sales services, Wango Group possesses deep expertise and extensive experience. This includes global automotive service network deployment, warranty system construction, and technical service capabilities. Wango Automotive Technology—a subsidiary of the Group—has independently developed “Wanfutong,” a cross-border warranty product, and “Global Auto Services,” a digital platform. These solutions have established a network of over 1,000 repair outlets across 52 countries. Specifically tailored for new energy vehicles, they feature a “Specialized Protection Plan for the Three-Electric Systems.” This plan extends warranty coverage to core components such as the motor and transmission.
Wango has effectively resolved critical industry pain points through several key initiatives. These include overseas technician training, the export of diagnostic equipment, and the establishment of overseas spare parts warehouses. As a result, they have addressed the difficulties associated with repairs and the scarcity of spare parts abroad. This effort has transformed after-sales service for exported used cars from a mere “option” into an “essential requirement.” It thereby provides robust after-sales support to facilitate the global expansion of the Chinese automotive industry.
Details of the Strategic Collaboration
In accordance with the strategic cooperation agreement, both parties will engage in multi-dimensional and in-depth collaboration. They will be guided by the principles of “complementary strengths, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and long-term synergy.”
On one hand, the CBT platform will leverage its core strengths for Wango Group’s benefit. These strengths include vehicle sourcing integration, digital traffic generation, and supply chain services. This will provide Wango Group with precise market entry points and customer resources for its overseas expansion. The initiative aims to deeply integrate Wango’s warranty services with the specific scenarios involved in exporting vehicles to overseas markets.
On the other hand, Wango Group will provide the CBT platform with several critical assets. These include its mature warranty management systems, global after-sales network, and technical service capabilities. This support will enable CBT to offer comprehensive, systemic solutions for its exported vehicles. These solutions encompass after-sales technical support, professional spare parts supply, and overseas repair services. This creates an integrated service loop that combines “vehicle export” with “after-sales assurance.” Ultimately, this collaboration will significantly boost the purchasing confidence and ownership experience of overseas buyers. It will simultaneously assist the CBT platform in refining its industry ecosystem and enhancing its core competitiveness.
Executive Perspectives: From Exporting Trade to Exporting Trust
During the signing ceremony, Li Hongtao, Vice President of the CBT Platform, stated: “This strategic partnership with the Wango Group represents a pivotal move for the CBT Platform. We are working to refine our end-to-end service chain for automotive exports. Currently, China’s automotive exports are shifting from a focus on ‘exporting trade’ to ‘exporting brands and service ecosystems.’ We are leveraging our own platform resources and digital capabilities. We are combining them with Wango’s strengths in global after-sales assurance. Our aim is to break down industry service barriers. Our goal is to provide domestic automakers with more comprehensive support for their global expansion. We also aim to offer overseas markets more reliable Chinese automotive products and services. We are driving the transformation of Chinese automobiles in the international arena. This moves them from a reliance on ‘price advantage’ to a foundation of ‘trusted value.’”
Yu Jingyuan, Co-founder and General Manager of the Overseas Business Division at Wango (Shanghai) Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., remarked: “The CBT Platform’s capabilities in resource integration and digital deployment align perfectly with Wango’s strategic direction. We are focused on deeply cultivating the global automotive after-sales market. Through this collaboration, we will fully leverage our distinct advantages. These lie particularly in warranty systems and overseas service networks. We will join forces with the CBT Platform to build a global ecosystem for automotive export services. We aim to resolve critical after-sales pain points and mitigate the risks associated with Chinese automakers’ global expansion. Our goal is to empower more Chinese automotive enterprises to establish deep roots in overseas markets. Together, we are advancing the national strategies for high-quality foreign trade development and brand globalization.”
Looking Ahead: A Microcosm of Industry Maturation
This strategic partnership between the CBT Platform and the Wango Group represents more than just a complementary alliance. It is a joint step forward for two enterprises and a microcosm of the Chinese automotive export industry’s evolution. The industry is moving toward greater systemic maturity and sophistication. Moving forward, both parties will continue to deepen their collaboration. They will constantly optimize service workflows, expand service boundaries, and perfect the comprehensive service chain for automotive exports. By driving the high-quality development of China’s automotive export industry, they aim to enable more Chinese automobiles to enter the global market. These vehicles will be backed by robust service assurances, thereby showcasing the comprehensive strength of China’s automotive sector.
