Mercedes CEO: 'absolutely inconceivable' to write off China

Mercedes Kallenius — Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius said he was deeply convinced of the benefits of globalization. (Regis Duvignau/REUTERS)

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November 07, 2022 08:51 PM

FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius spoke out against distancing from China, saying it was "absolutely inconceivable" to write off the country.

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