Parade celebrates 70 years of change

Today, Li has six trucks, all made by FAW Jiefang.

Last month's parade was not the first time he had participated in an event organized by FAW Jiefang.

"I have been in contact with the company since 2012, and have been giving them feedback on the user experience," he said. "Before the Jiefang J7 officially went on sale in 2018, I was invited to road test it. This latest generation has been greatly improved in terms of design and comfort."

In 2016, Li was nominated a "Gold Evaluator" by the FAW Jiefang Technology Center.

"My trust in Jiefang comes from its quality and constant improvements, which have helped me make more money," he said.

"I'm sure the company will make even more reliable products and provide even better services to supporters like me."

Established in 1953, FAW has become a leader in industrial revitalization and makes an important contribution to regional economic growth.

China's first domestically made vehicle, the Jiefang CA10 4-metric-ton loading truck, rolled off the FAW assembly line on July 13, 1956, marking the first real step taken by the indigenous automobile industry, and ending the country's lack of manufacturing ability.

From the CA10 to the current high-quality, high-performance, high-end, heavy-duty models, Jiefang has undergone a 70-year process of development.

After they returned to the factory, the trucks were put on display, with many members of the public taking photos of them and reminiscing about the past.

Contact the writers at zhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn