Michelin Challenge Bibendum, an international event on sustainable road mobility created and sponsored by French tire maker Michelin Group, will be held in China for the third time next year.

The company recently announced that the 12th session of the event will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan province from Nov 11 to 16.

"In the past months, we checked the venues in various cities in China, and the government of Chengdu showed the highest interest," said Philippe Verneuil, president of Michelin China.