Global Youth Explore Dongfeng at the 2026 World Youth Development Forum

Global Youth Explore Dongfeng at the 2026 World Youth Development Forum
The 2026 World Youth Development Forum has rung down the curtain recently. During the forum, we received young friends from 120+ countries to the riverside city of Wuhan – where they got up close with Dongfeng’s full product lineup, toured smart manufacturing plants, and stepped into innovation hubs. This rendezvous brought us together though we were mountains and oceans apart.

Before the forum kicked off, we collected various questions from global youth about Chinese automobiles, smart manufacturing, and AI‑driven mobility. During the sessions, we invited young representatives to share their own stories and give the most authentic answers straight from the heart.Asma – Journalist, China Arab TV
"Chinese products offer great quality and great prices – take Dongfeng, for example. Why not buy it?"
Jiawei – Youth delegate, Egypt
"The acceleration is quick, but the ride is super smooth, no dizziness at all...I’d recommend Dongfeng to anyone!"
Ricky – Vlogger, USA
"You have to try it once – the feeling is just incredible! The pace of growth in China’s new energy vehicles is beyond imagination."

Many even jumped into the dedicated drift track to experience “the fast & furious”, and the exclamations of “Amazing!” said it all.

Hardcore performance

Professional-grade chassis paired with intelligent assist systems, handling gravel, steep slopes and varied terrain with ease, delivering stability and off‑road capability, truly battle‑tested.Comfort & smarts

Spacious cabins with massage seats, audio‑visual entertainment, and a slick, responsive intelligent cockpit – blending comfort with everyday practicality.

Driving dynamics

High‑performance powertrains paired with precision‑tuned chassis – straight‑line sprints, smooth cornering, and even drifting – all delivered with a perfect balance of power response and driving fun.

Khan Youth delegate, Bangladesh

"Dongfeng has such a complete product line – diverse models, great looks, and outstanding performance. I hope Dongfeng enters more countries so that consumers everywhere can enjoy top‑tier automotive products."

Simbarashe Masamba  Entrepreneur, Zimbabwe

"Today, for the first time, I experienced the charm of NEVs at Voyah – everything was a pleasant surprise. I’m really looking forward to seeing these technologies applied widely in Africa."

Dream Observation Group  8th “Dongfeng Dream Car” Competition
"Watching a car go from parts to a finished product with our own eyes – we finally understand that quality is never just talk."

How is a great car actually made? With that curiosity, our international delegates stepped into the smart manufacturing plants. The moment they entered the workshop, the fully automated production lines drew gasps of amazement.

Automated lines

Intelligent robots do stamping, welding, and final assembly with industry‑leading automation rates. High‑precision operations ensure perfect component fit, and strict quality control keeps every journey safe.
Digitalized quality control

AI vision inspection systems check body surfaces and assembly accuracy in milliseconds. Every production step is traceable, so quality is ensured from the very start.
Global footprint

Unified global production and quality standards support products sold in over 100 countries and regions. Multiple brands are accelerating their global push, driving overseas industrial synergy – so friends abroad can also enjoy premium driving experiences.

Alex – Overseas vlogger
"Dongfeng’s vehicles can plan their own routes, handle road conditions, and even park without human intervention – the technology is mature and very appealing."

Sain International influencer

"I tried Dongfeng’s intelligent driving – and it was impressive! The road wasn’t smooth, but the ride was remarkably steady – you could barely feel the bumps inside."

After the thematic forum on AI and youth empowerment, participants gained a fresh perspective on how AI is transforming mobility and daily life. But many still wondered: With AI advancing so fast, will it replace human jobs?

Dongfeng’s answer – backed by practice – is a firm NO! AI is a core driver for making life better.

Deeply integrated into Dongfeng’s tech matrix

From integrated body‑frames and intelligent brake‑by‑wire systems, to the new Maher powertrain, Dongfeng Hydrogen‑power tech, and high‑compute in‑vehicle chips – power, chassis, and smart cockpit are all covered, with black‑tech prowess at full throttle.

All‑scenario integration

R&D: Handles massive data, cuts development cycles dramatically, freeing engineers to focus on core innovations.

Manufacturing: Replaces repetitive quality checks, helping workers transition to data analysts – unlocking new career identities.

Service: Connects vehicle data 24/7/365 for full‑time monitoring, predicts faults early, and upgrades reactive after‑sales to proactive care.

Driving: Advanced assisted driving and intelligent cockpits are now accessible to all – high‑end tech is no longer a premium‑only privilege – truly "tech equality".
Youth as the innovation powerhouse

75% of Dongfeng’s workforce are young talents, and 90% of its R&D teams are youth. Among the core AI team, over 90% are under 35. Young people are not just AI users – they are the definers, drivers, and value‑creators of the technology. Tech built by the young, for the young – that’s how we understand tomorrow’s mobility needs.

Three days with Dongfeng – a rewarding journey! From smart manufacturing marvels to thrilling driving dynamics, great products never come from nowhere – they’re built on 57 years of solid expertise, and supercharged with youthful creativity.

This Wuhan rendezvous was a fresh encounter between global youth and Dongfeng –and a smart‑manufacturing calling card that China proudly presents to the world.

We look forward to joining hands with aspiring young talents worldwide – to drive our youthful dreams with the power of automobiles!