x
Breaking News
More () »

Honda to resume production at Wuhan plant with Dongfeng Feb. 14

The Japanese automaker decided to resume work as part of its venture with the Chinese state-owned automobile company as China works to contain a new coronavirus.
Credit: AP
People ride bicycles past new Honda cars stored underneath an overpass in Beijing, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP)

WASHINGTON — Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company says it will resume production of cars at its partnership deal based in Wuhan with Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Automobile on Feb. 14.

The operation is based in the Hubei province city that is the epicenter of the outbreak of a new virus in the coronavirus family. The virus, called 2019-nCoV, has continued to cause deaths and sicken people as it spreads into multiple countries, in and outside of China. 

RELATED: Philippines reports 1st virus death outside of China

RELATED: US declares public health emergency over new China coronavirus

A company spokesperson confirmed to Reuters on Sunday that the venture would resume. Hubei's government has reportedly extended the all important Lunar New Year holiday break in China to Feb. 13 as it tries to contain the new coronavirus outbreak. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out