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December 2020 edition

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE

Chinese automakers see profits rise 6.6% from January-October

China wants self-driving tech in half of new cars by 2025

China plans homegrown supply chain for green cars by 2035

In China, there are plenty of car manufacturers, some have to fall

China's auto brands fail to shine in race with foreign rivals

Chinese Auto Firms Urged to Lift Game Amid Foreign Competition

Has the day in the sun finally arrived for green hydrogen and fuel cells on China’s road to attain carbon neutrality by 2060?

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INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

The latest Audio Interview features Rick Diefenderfer. Mr. Diefenderfer has been a Partner with CGN Global since 2012, leading the Supply Chain and Business Transformation Group. His 35 years experience includes executive positions with FedEx Ground, FedEx Logistics, and Caterpillar, managing global logistics solution teams and business development professionals. He is an overall global supply chain expert.

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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

From robotaxis to e-scooters, Covid is changing how people in China commute

Alibaba vies for a piece of China's booming EV market

Tesla can now sell its made-in-China SUVs in China

Huawei pivots to China's smart car market

VW’s Traton to Build China Truck Factory in Expansion Push

Scania to establish industrial operations in China – starting point for major investments in Asia

KFC Turned to Self-Driving Cars in China to Deliver Fried Chicken While Limiting Human Contact

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OUR MEDIA PARTNER:

Tesla plans to produce electric car chargers in China, document shows

Tianqi Lithium gets last-minute reprieve on loan, still talking on terms

China auto investment plans stall amid border tensions

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

This Interview features Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of China-based Automobility. He is the world’s leading global expert on the development of the automotive industry and the future of mobility, with nearly 4 decades of experience in the auto, electronics and information technology industries. He currently is serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

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This Interview features Quan Bill Yang and Mitch Zajac, both of Butzel Long’s Detroit office. Mr. Yang concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations. Mr. Zajac concentrates his work in the areas of automotive, intellectual property, regulatory and emissions compliance. He is also a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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SUPPY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

RCEP to remove tariffs on 86% of Japan's exports to China

What Is This RCEP You Talk About?

Even under a new U.S. administration, Apple and its supply chain will seek to exit China ASAP

Why commercial ties between Taiwan and China are beginning to fray

Problem Free China Outsourcing in These Tough Times

Container shortages on the New Silk Road, and possible solutions

Shipping costs remain high for Chinese export to Europe and America

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Manufacturing PMI rises to highest level in 2020, NBS says

China's manufacturing accelerates in November

Germany is China's preferred technology partner in the manufacturing industry — a double-edged sword

Industrial profits rise in further recovery

U.S. China Policy Under Biden: New Ground or Back to the Past?

China seeks ‘complete’ economic self-reliance

How China’s ‘technological independence’ strategy will transform its economy

China’s $1.4 Trillion Program Aims To Replace U.S. Chip Subservience & Make Satellites

GLOBAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

CHINA COMPANY FOR SALE:

A U.S.-based precision machining company is looking to sell their CNC machining operation in China with revenues of $12,000,000 and EBITDA $2.5 million.

LOOKING TO BUY COMPANY:

A Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer is looking to purchase a Manufacturer of Aluminum Automotive Components and Assemblies with an EBITDA between $1 and $5 Million.

To learn more about the above opportunties, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

Or visit our International M&A and Investment page here.

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

China’s Second Draft of Amended Criminal Law Retains Trade Secret Provision Targeting Foreigners

Enforcing patents and trade secrets in China

China to expand outbound investment schemes

More than half of Chinese acquisitions in Switzerland have state fingerprint

Chinese Antitrust Action Is Just An Inconvenience For Alibaba

Morgan Stanley names internet companies that will be hit by China’s proposed anti-monopoly rules

China has moved to strengthen its review of foreign direct investments in 2020

China continues to top Asia-Pacific M&A deal activity during Q3 2020, finds GlobalData

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China Again Suspends Entry of Foreigners, Cites COVID-19 Risk

China Employment Contracts: Do Them in Chinese

China snaps up Japanese scientists, sparking fears of technology outflow

China Muslims: Volkswagen says 'no forced labour' at Xinjiang plant

China: Expats recount COVID-19 experiences at seminar

China Hostage Situations: What You Need to Know

The Future of Remote Work: How the Greatest Human Migration in History Will Happen in the Next Decade

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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This Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd. Mr. Bowers is a global automotive marketing and communications expert. CMB is a UK-based company, with international offices in Detroit.

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EVENTS

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (held on November 17): by Automotive Futures Group and Univ. of Michigan

13th Annual Inside China Conference:

“Understanding China’s Current and Future Automotive Industry”

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WEBINAR (Dec 2) by IPWatchdog

"The Patent Cooperation Treaty: Advantages, Best Practices & Common Mistakes"

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WEBINAR (Dec 4) by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

"Legal aspects of returning high-risk employees to work in Michigan"

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SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW

"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit"

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