China automobile market draws international interest

Foreign investments reflect confidence of global brands

International automobile manufacturers and suppliers are expanding investment in China, demonstrating their strong confidence in the world's largest vehicle market.

On Wednesday, the United States-based PPG Industries, a supplier of paints and coatings, launched its first battery pack application center in North China's coastal metropolis of Tianjin.

The $30 million facility features a full range of capabilities to test the application of PPG coatings technologies, materials and systems for electric vehicle battery packs.