The company operates 20 R&D centers in China, the United States and Sweden, among others, as well as more than 10 joint innovation centers with global operators.
The company spokesman said the duration of any layoffs had not been discussed, but Carnero said they could last between two and five weeks, adding this could potentially affect about 7,000 people at the plant. Italian brake maker Brembo warned on Tuesday that its northern Italian production could struggle if the government introduced even more stringent measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.
The company will focus on using digital tools to reach out to lower-tier markets throughout the country.
The company will repair the recalled vehicles free of charge to eliminate risks, according to the statement.
The company is not Continental's first partner in the field. Earlier this year, Continental announced its decision to form a joint venture with Nexteer to promote motion control systems for automated driving.
The company scoops out garbage and storm debris to make waterways more scenic and easier to navigate.
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The company's team has not only absorbed licensed technologies from Qualcomm, but also worked out the customized encryption algorithm according to China's security standards, Wang added.
The company plans to broaden its customer support operations within China, hiring 150 staff including a China customer service leader based in Beijing next year, while further investing in customer service coverage across the social platforms most important in China, such as WeChat and Weibo.
The company launched "Taobao Collection" site on Lazada platform that helps Chinese vendors to sell goods in Singapore and Malaysia. By the end of this year, the site will open in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
The company will sponsor Jiangsu Suning Football Club from 2019 to 2021, with the Samsung logo appearing on the players' shirts in all matches during the next three seasons.