The opening ceremony for the fourth Hongqi Carnival is staged on July 15 in Changchun. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The fourth Hongqi Carnival which opened on July 15 at the 19th China Changchun International Auto Expo – an industry extravaganza which runs to July 24 – is taking place in the city of Changchun, the capital of Northeast China's Jilin province.

The two-week carnival will include more than 20 high-quality events, such as the China FAW Technology Achievement Exhibition, the launch of the new Hongqi H5 car model and a high-end forum on advanced manufacturing technology.

A stand for Hongqi is set up at the 19th China Changchun International Auto Expo. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Hongqi, the luxury marque of auto manufacturer China FAW Group, achieved a 63-fold increase in sales in the last four years.

In that period, Hongqi successively launched the H9, E-HS9, LS7, and E-QM5 car models and has upgraded many products such as the Hongqi E-HS9, HS7 and HS5.

Launched in 1999, the expo has now been held 18 times and has developed into one of China's five premier auto shows. It is regarded as an important springboard for international auto companies to launch new models and technologies, showcase their brands and sell vehicles.

The show provides a premium platform for technical exchanges and commercial and trade negotiations for both domestic and foreign commercial vehicles, special-purpose vehicles and component manufacturers.

Hongqi cars go on display at the fourth Hongqi Carnival, currently underway in Changchun city. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]