Recently, some media outlets reported online that "CITC has been 'blacklisted' by FAW-Volkswagen and FAW-Audi." On the evening of August 6, after communicating and verifying with FAW-Volkswagen, CITC released a clarification statement on its official website. CITC stated that during the bidding for the FAW-Volkswagen project from June to July 2025, the bidding documents did not fully comply with the latest format requirements of FAW-Volkswagen's tender documents. According to FAW-Volkswagen's latest internal procurement management requirements, FAW-Volkswagen has temporarily suspended CITC's participation in the bidding, with a period from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. CITC's supplier qualification has not been canceled, and the bidding qualification will be restored on November 1, 2025. CITC stated that there were no illegal activities during the bidding process for the FAW-Volkswagen project, and it reserves the right to pursue legal responsibility against those who make false statements and spread fabricated facts