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Li Shufu is chairman of Geely Auto, another success non-government automaker.
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That will limit competition, helping BYD and other small, hungry Chinese auto firms like Geely, Shuanghuan and Chery.
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But now in its third year of ownership by Geely of China, the surviving Scandinavian auto brand is counting on a new marketing campaign and more confident positioning to spark an American revival in the short term while waiting for a fresher, broader product line to provide long-term prosperity.
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Volvo is expected to sign a technology-sharing pact with owner Geely that could determine how they will position their auto brands.
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Also at the auto show, global automakers including Mercedes Benz and Nissan and local brands such as Geely Holding Group, which owns Sweden's Volvo Cars, and Great Wall Motors Co. showed new SUVs or SUV concept vehicles.
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