Visitors look at a Chinese Chery Tiggo 8 car during the 22nd Bucharest Auto Show & Accessories in Bucharest, Romania, Oct. 7, 2025. The event kicked off here on Tuesday, and will run until Oct. 12, featuring around 30 international companies showcasing conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. (Photo: Xinhua)

LONDON, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) will establish its first European headquarters in the British city of Liverpool, local authorities said on Thursday.

The move is expected to strengthen the city region's advanced manufacturing base as well as the electric and new-energy vehicle sector, according to the authorities.

The headquarters will serve as the central hub for CCV's European operations, covering research, engineering, innovation and commercial development, said a statement released by Liverpool City Council.

This aerial photo taken on Feb. 17, 2023 shows the Port of Liverpool, in Liverpool, Britain. As a significant center for shipping and manufacturing in Britain, Liverpool has played an essential role in furthering China-Britain economic relations. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Xinhua)

The project is expected to create high-value jobs across engineering, software development, research and development, and operational roles, it added.

It will also enhance collaboration with local research institutions and innovation centers, while opening up new opportunities for local suppliers in the manufacturing supply chain, the statement noted.