the covid-19 outbreak, which started in wuhan and soon spread nationwide, has drawn the world attention. continental has been following the development of the epidemic and is eager to provide support against the outbreak together with all parties.
“we should fight strongly and jointly, which is not only the responsibility of each single person, but also the duty for all enterprises,” said enno tang, president & ceo of continental china. “we are confident in the strong will and capabilities of the chinese government and people to win the battle.”
continental, a leading technology company, set up emergency teams for epidemic prevention and control right away. it also made detailed arrangements to ensure the safety and health of employees.
as a responsible corporate citizen of the region, continental donated 5 million yuan (us$717,535) to support china's fight against the epidemic. the donated funds are intended for hospitals and communities to purchase urgently needed protective medical accessories.
continental has been developing successfully in china over the past 25 years. it serves all major oems across all vehicle segments. after february 10, its 28 locations have gradually resumed work, in accordance with official regulations and approvals by the respective local authorities. the company is working closely with its suppliers and customers to minimize disruptions. it has launched tight controls and epidemic prevention policies to ensure that work is carried out safely.
“although the epidemic outbreak has been impacting the chinese economy and in particular the automotive industry in which continental is engaged, we truly believe that the short-term dip won't change our firm confidence in the sustainable growth of the chinese economy and the automotive market in the long run,” tang said.
