On August 12, 2026, the "Chinese Brand Vehicle Seminar" was successfully held at the University of Sulaimani in Iraq, which attracted over 100 participants including industry representatives, media personnel, and government officials. Mr. Liu Jun, Chinese Consul General to Erbil, Dr. Haval Abubakir, Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province, Dr. Mohammed Sabir Ismail, Chairman of the Talabani Foundation and former Iraqi Ambassador to China, and Dr. Sarwar Mohammed, Head of China Studies Center at Sulaimani University also attended the seminar. More than a dozen mainstream media outlets from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) covered the event on-site.

In his remarks, Liu Jun spoke highly of the achievements of Chinese-brand automobiles in the KRI’s market. He noted that a wide range of Chinese vehicles, particularly new energy models, have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for local residents and to environmental protection. He expressed the hope that industry representatives would engage in open and candid discussions, jointly explore the opportunities and challenges facing Chinese automakers, and further deepen their presence in the KRI’s market.

During the seminar, Ms. Bnar, researcher at the China Studies Center, presented along with her team a market research report on Chinese-brand vehicles in the KRI. Representatives from several Chinese automobile dealerships then engaged in in-depth discussions on the competitive advantages and market prospects of Chinese cars in the region. The audience actively posed questions to the panelists, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere throughout the event.