Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, we’ve received video messages from CDF delegates who expressed their support to China.

Today’s video is from Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin.

He said that “With the mobilization of Chinese Governments at all levels, the solidarity of Chinese people and the support and cooperation of international community, I am confident that China will overcome this epidemic.”

As a company that has been doing business in China since 1988, Michelin has donated 3 million yuan to the Wuhan Charity Federation, and is preparing to provide tires and vehicle maintenance services to help people and cargo transportation vehicles in the fight against the outbreak.

The following is the full speech.

My dear Michelin colleagues in China,

My dear friends across China,

In this time of hardship, I would like to send a message of solidarity and support to you, in the name of the Michelin Group and in my own name.

As a major company established in China since 1988, with thousands of employees mainly based in Shenyang and Shanghai, we share your pain and your sorrow.

Over the past weeks, I have witnessed your incredible solidarity and mobilization, to win the battle against the coronavirus.

In Wuhan city, in the Hubei province, and everywhere in China: your commitment is commanding. Be sure that the Michelin Group is with you. We have been fighting alongside you since the very beginning of this crisis.

Our Chinese Management Team has made tireless efforts to protect the health and safety of our employees based in China, taking this challenge as their top priority since day 1. We provided our humble support beyond the company walls, to the regions that are hit by the epidemic. Michelin has donated 3 million RMB to Wuhan city to help local communities and responders.

As a global leader of sustainable and responsible mobility, Michelin is ready to provide tires and vehicle maintenance services to the vehicles involved in the transportation of people and goods linked with the fight against the epidemic.

With the mobilization of Chinese Governments at all levels, the solidarity of Chinese people and the support and cooperation of international community, I am confident that China will overcome this epidemic. 

Michelin has been present in China for the past 30 years, and we still have huge ambitions in this country.

I have great confidence in the future of the Chinese market. And I look forward to seeing you all at the next China Development Forum, so we can share our ideas and visions regarding the future of China.

Wuhan Jia You (Bon courage Wuhan) !

Zhong Guo Jia You (Bon courage, la Chine / Allez la Chine) !