SAIC joint venture to ramp up production in Indonesia

Company looks to boost competitive edge abroad with refreshed models

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co is set to rev up its production efforts in Indonesia, a major country involved in the Belt and Road Initiative that is expected to become a hub for the carmaker's sales to other Southeast Asian markets, according to a senior executive.

"We will roll out refreshed or all-new models every year to sharpen our competitive edge in the Indonesian market," said Zhou Xing, marketing director of SGMW.