This undated photo shows a worker working at the auto production line of Dongfeng Motor Group in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. (SONG RONGCHENG / FOR CHINA DAILY)

SHANGHAI - Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it is considering restarting production in China in its venture with Dongfeng Motor Group sometime after Feb 10, citing government guidance and its assessment of the novel coronavirus epidemic.

The Japanese car maker also said production in Hubei province, the epicenter of the epidemic, will start sometime after Feb 14.

The production plan is subject to change after reviewing the coronavirus situation in the days ahead, a company spokeswoman said. 

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