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A recent article, "pleading with media teachers with a sense of justice, is it that Ford China is blind, or is the iron triangle of Yang, Xiong and Huo too shameless?" the article circulated on the Internet, questioning the bidding process of Changan Ford Public Relations Agency and pointing out the relationship between Changan Ford executives and a public relations agency.

In response to this matter, Yang Song, president of Changan Ford's national sales and service organization, responded that "the Qing is self-clear, and the rumors stop at the wise" and take legal measures to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

A public relations agency in question also issued a statement in response to the incident. Junxin brand statement said that the article fabricated a large number of false information to maliciously denigrate Junxin brand.

Junxin said that the article mentioned that Junxin brand 'early big customer was Dongfeng Nissan, and in recent years he served Bowo Automobile.' Since its establishment, Junxin brand has not participated in serving the above two enterprises; with regard to the public relations public bidding of Changan Ford mentioned in the article, Junxin brand should participate in the bidding through public channels, and the bidding process is in line with the bidding articles of association, and completed under the joint supervision of the legal affairs, procurement, incorruptible office and other departments of the bidding unit.

On June 12, Changan Ford made a formal response, saying that the bidding process of the company's "2020-2021 Public Affairs Department Product Communication Project" agency company fully followed the company process, and all technical and commercial bid opening was open, transparent and compliant. In accordance with the requirements of the company's internal process, the Changan Ford Integrity Office also participated in and supervised the key links of the bidding. Changan Ford also said that if any personnel of the company are suspected of violating the law and regulations in the course of business, they will be dealt with seriously once verified.

Changan Ford is one of the "reverse" joint ventures in the Chinese market in recent years. Changan Ford sold 828000 vehicles in 2017, down 12.3 percent from the same period last year; in 2018, Changan Ford sold 378000 vehicles, down 54 percent from the same period last year; and Changan Ford sold only 193900 vehicles in 2019, down 51.3 percent from the same period last year. After the adjustment of products, marketing and senior executives, Changan Ford ushered in a turnaround in 2020. Changan Ford sold 24402 vehicles in May, a year-on-year increase of 229%. A total of 75323 vehicles were sold from January to May, up 27.6% from a year earlier. As the two major brands of Ford and Lincoln speed up product upgrading and the introduction of models, Changan Ford is expected to reverse its declining performance.

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