【正】 In 1997, China’s auto market enjoyed a rise again after a fall during 1994~1996. The State Information Center predicts, in 1998, Chi-na’s auto production and sales will increase steadily, the demand for automobiles will be be-tween 1.65~1.75 million units and the produc-tion will be probably about 1.70 million units, both will hit an all-time high.