I, Qizhou Wu, certify that:
- I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of China Automotive Systems, Inc. Based on my knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.
- The financial statements and other financial information included in this report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented.
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting. We have designed such controls and procedures to ensure material information is made known to us, provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting, and evaluate the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered. We have also disclosed any changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control.
- Based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, we have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control, as well as any fraud involving management or other employees with a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 13, 2015
By: Qizhou Wu, President and Chief Executive Officer