Great Wall Motor adheres to the strategy of "excessive investment" in technology research and development, pays attention to effective research and development, and pursues leadership. Independent technologies, standards and intellectual property rights have been formed in engine, transmission, vehicle modeling, vehicle design, CAE and trial production. By the end of 20 17, Great Wall Motor had applied for 7480 patents and granted 5704 patents, covering more than 60 countries and regions. Great Wall Motor not only set up R&D centers in Japan, the United States, Germany and India, but also increased the construction of R&D facilities. In 20 17, with the official operation of Austrian and Korean technology centers, Great Wall Motor has six overseas technology centers, and the global R&D layout is further improved.