A poster for the 17th China (Changchun) International Auto Expo. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 17th China (Changchun) International Auto Expo will be held as scheduled at the Changchun International Conference and Exhibition Center in Changchun, the capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, from July 3 to 12, according to organizers.

Initiated in 1999, the expo has been held 16 times and has developed into one of the five major auto shows in China. It is also an important platform for international automobile companies to launch new cars and technologies, showcase brand images and sell vehicles.

Organizers said that the expo is expected to stimulate consumption in China's auto market and related industries.

The organizing committee will take comprehensive measures and draw up emergency plans for novel coronavirus prevention and control, to ensure attendees’ safety, they added.