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August 2020 edition
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
Steve Saleen Claims Chinese Joint Venture Has Stolen $800M Worth Of His Intellectual Property

Investors in China’s Electric-Vehicle Companies Bet on Bright Future

China’s Demand For Autonomous Driving Technology Growing Is Growing Fast

These Chinese autonomous vehicle start-ups are keeping their eye on the driverless road

China launches autonomous taxi pilots amid race against US tech dominance

Why reducing dependence on China for auto parts is difficult, not impossible
"Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals" Online Course
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" - Online Course
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Lynn Greenberg. Ms. Greenberg is the Founder and CEO of Pivt, the mobile app designed to reduce churn and improve the well-being of relocated and transient employees. Previously, Lynn worked at Bloomberg LP in London and then as a Senior Associate at Autonomy Ventures, where she procured startup deal-flow, managed teams, and drove value creation for portfolio companies. She currently serves as the VP of Panels for the New York Venture Community (NYVC), and mentors/advises at Women in Business at Yeshiva University, Astia Angels, Next Gen GM, and London & Partners.
Listen to Lynn Greenberg Interview here
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Aftermarket Trends In China Amidst COVID-19

China auto sales rise for fourth straight month

Tesla registrations slumped in China in July, even as the the world's largest auto market mounts a coronavirus comeback

Tesla Investors Are Flying Blind In China

EV battery-swapping finds new life in China

Why China-Venezuela automotive cooperation failed
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" Online Course
China's CATL aims to make EVs drive further with new tech

China's loss may become India's gain in shifting supply chains

Iron ore futures surge on China steel demand, spot price at 13-month high
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Brodie Cobb. Brodie is Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based The Presidio Group, a private investment bank engaged primarily in mergers and acquisition and fund raising for automotive dealerships and auto retail services firms. The Presidio Group has collectively done 190 transactions worth more than $10 billion.
Listen to Brodie Cobb Interview here
This Interview features Trevor Pawl. Mr. Pawl is the Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, and leads the Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Pawl is responsible for working across state government, academia and private industry to grow Michigan’s mobility ecosystem through strategic policy recommendations and new support services for companies focused on the future of transportation.
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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE
US-China Trade War Reshapes Global Electronics Supply Chain

Supply Chains on the Move as Global Pressures Mount

'Made in China' order changes Hong Kong product labels, not tariffs

Mitigating China Supply Chain Risk: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Container volume at major Chinese ports up 8.5% in early August

China Gets Closer to Supply Chain of the Future

China’s loss may become India’s gain in shifting supply chains

China and trade: Breaking up is hard to do

China's July exports seen falling on global virus surge; import growth cools: Reuters poll
Download report: "Covid-19: Challenges in the Automotive Industry Amid Factory Restarts in Europe"
"Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals" Online Course
Free Trial Subscription to "Duty Explorer" - A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.
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PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES
"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain:
Taming the Bullwhip Together"
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Audio Interviews:
  • "Managing Actual Volatile Demand in the Global Automotive Supply Chain" with Egge Haak
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  • "The Length of the Global Automotive Supply Chain: A Direct Cause of Bullwhipping" with Robert Peels
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  • August 26
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  • September 16
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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Another blow to China! 24 companies plan to shift production units to India

China manufacturing activity rises in July

China's manufacturing hub Shenzhen gets an overhaul

China’s economy continues to recover as industrial production rises in July

Beijing's state-of-the-art surveillance cameras, monitoring every millimeter; facial recognition algorithms and images captured on CCTV are just the beginning.

China Decoupling May Be Unstoppable, Even Under Biden

China inflation rose 2.7 per cent in July

China vows to boost exports, foreign investment

The Duty Explorer: A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Recent Development Of Patent Litigation In China

Quasi-Legal In China: Not the Place you Want to Be

China Corporate Funding, Liquidity and Defaults - July 2020

Chinese funding in Indian firms hit by new FDI norms

Suing Chinese Companies for Product Liability

Huarong corruption scandal underscores governance failures at China’s financial institutions

Design Patents vs. Trade Dress: Protecting IP in China

Foreign investment rises in China for third consecutive month

China Foreign Company Compliance in These Tough Times

SEPTEMBER 9: "12th Annual Future of Automotive IT: The Internet of Things”

Virtual Event to be held September 9, 2020.
$200 registration fee to access recorded Event.

Internet of Things Expert, Toyota, and Academic Researcher Will Discuss the Current and Future Role of IOT in the Auto Industry
To learn more or to register to access presentations, please visit here
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Individual Income Tax (IIT) deductions for foreigners working in China

U.S. Executives Who Left China Amid Pandemic Are Stuck Abroad—and May Never Return

TSMC staff depart for higher salaries with rival Chinese chip foundries

From livestreaming to online shopping, more and more China jobs are going digital

China Employee Layoffs and Salary Reductions: An Admittedly Warped View

China's employment steadily recovering: minister

China to further support flexible employment

Hong Kong Draws Fewer Expats as China Curbs City’s Freedoms

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.
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This Audio Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd., and a global automotive marketing and communications expert.
Listen to Chris Bowers Interview here
EVENTS
PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock
Apply to participate on any of these dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together” for automotive suppliers with revenues of $50+M
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (August 18-20): by TU-Automotive, WardsAuto, Wards Intelligence
"Summer Festival of Automotive"
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (September 9): by Automotive Futures & Univ. of Michigan
“12th Annual Future of Automotive IT: The Internet of Things”
To learn more or to register for 'live' event or to gain access to recorded presentations, visit here.

WEBINAR (September 24): by Harris Bricken
"China Cybersecurity Law: No Place to Hide"
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VIRTUAL SUMMIT (November 11-13) by Reuters Events
"Automotive Summit & Exhibition"
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SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit"
To learn more or to register, visit here.
ONLINE COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
The NEXT Education platform provides access to leaders in the intelligent transportation and new mobility industries giving you the opportunity to learn from those working in the field every day.

MicroTrax Courses, Certifications & Credentials:

  • Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals
  • Connected Vehicle Professional (CVP) Certification
  • ITS & New Mobility Communications
  • Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals

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