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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to sell joint venture plant in west China's Xinjiang

Volkswagen Xinjiang - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Volkswagen and Shanghai's SAIC Motor have agreed to sell a factory in China's far western Xinjiang region that drew criticism due to accusations by western governments of human rights violations.

The companies also said Wednesday that they were extending their 40-year-old automaking joint venture until 2040, ahead of schedule, and that the JV will step up its shift to electric vehicles.

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