Published November 3, 2023 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
Yamaha Motor – CFMOTO joint venture in China
03 November 2023
Yamaha Motor has positioned China as one of its important production and sales bases, and this joint venture is premised on the acquisition of the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other laws and regulations.
Beyond that, Yamaha Motor will continue to discuss the direction of the joint venture with CFMOTO going forward with the aim of further raising competitiveness, but no other cooperation’s are at present in place.

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