Workers process an automotive chassis at the production base complex of BYD in Camacari, Bahia State, Brazil, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

　　BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alberto Corro Martin used to work for Ebro, an iconic brand of Spain's auto sector that had once faded into memory after its factories fell silent and jobs disappeared.

　　In 2024, with Chinese automaker Chery partnering with Spanish automaker EV Motors, the legendary brand was revived. Electric models rolled off production lines, creating some 1,000 local jobs.

　　"I'm very happy to see it return to the market," said Corro Martin, now a Chery dealer. "I believe the cooperation can open even broader prospects for the Spanish auto industry."

　　Supported by battery technology advantages, intelligent systems and supply-chain efficiency, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) brands are not just winning the hearts of global consumers, but also generating greater spillovers beyond the market expansion -- creating local jobs, supporting industrialization, and making the green transition more affordable and achievable.

　　In the first eight months, China's total auto exports reached 7.153 million units, up 66.7 percent, including 3.435 million NEVs, a 1.2-fold increase, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

　　Rather than simply shipping cars, many Chinese automakers are building manufacturing and research facilities overseas. In South Africa, Chery inaugurated a manufacturing plant in Rosslyn in July, retaining all 692 employees, with expectations of creating nearly 3,000 jobs across the supply chain.