Thirteen Red Flag H7 premium sedans manufactured by First Automobile Work were delivered to China's northeastern Jilin provincial government, marking its first step in seizing the market of high-end cars for official use, Caijing.com.cn reported Thursday.

The Jilin government purchased the 13 cars for its provincial-level officials. The delivery ceremony was held on Feb 22.

Up to now, more than 10 provinces, cities, autonomous regions, municipalities, as well as many central ministries have made procurement contracts for Red Flag H7 sedans, according to a source within FAW.