Seeking to replace the loss-making[REF] of the Guangzhou Peugeot Automobile Company for a joint venture with another foreign car-maker, the government of Guangzhou established Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co Ltd with Honda, which beat out a number of rivals for the privilege,[REF] in May[REF] or July[REF] of 1998.
Beginning in 2009, Guangqi Honda has distributed automobiles by ship-reducing secondary transport distances and transport losses while also being environmentally responsible [REF].