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Chery exports up 259% in May

Domestic carmaker Chery reported a staggering 259 percent growth in exports last month to 8,053 vehicles. Its car shipments by May this year totaled 30,100 units, up 171 percent over the same period a year ago.

Chery has established a global network of over 900 outlets in more than 80 countries and regions. It now operates 12 facilities overseas and has another three plants under construction.