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January 2021 edition
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
China and electric cars offer automakers hope after a dire 2020

China Wants to Build a $306 Billion Used-Car Market From Scratch

Auto Industry Should Loosen Ties to China

China's NEV storage battery sales soar in December

China’s powertrain industry should opt for diversified tech route to go electric

China's auto parts exports a record high

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Vinnie Mehta, Director General of ACMA, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India. Its membership of over 850 manufacturers contributes more than 85% of the auto component industry’s turnover in the organized sector.
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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...


How is China accelerating car sales during a pandemic?

Analysis: Tesla's Model Y to emerge disruptor as China EV sales zoom in 2021

Geely, Foxconn to produce cars for other automakers

Industry Investments: Invest Ontario targets auto investments from China

Hon Hai teams up with China's Geely to provide auto production services

Big money backing China's market for NEVs

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COVID-19 found on multiple auto part packaging samples in China

Silkroad agrees nickel ore supply deal with China's Ganfeng Lithium

General Motors faces unexpected bills as India-China tensions delay sale of India plant: Sources

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features John Jalovec, CIO Partner with Fortium Partners. He has served as CIO or as an Executive Technology Leader at major Industrial companies that include General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Honeywell, Magna International, Pirelli Corporation, Babcock & Wilcox, and Avery Dennison. He successfully led global business transformations in excess of $500 million, including the $30 billion business carve-out of Delphi Automotive from GM (a Board driven initiative), cited as a best practice case study by Harvard Business Review.
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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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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
China’s hurdles in making automotive chips

China’s Rare Earths ‘Slump’ A Sign Of Domestic ‘Hoarding’ For EV Batteries, And More

Visualizing China’s Dominance in Rare Earth Metals

How to Protect Your Molds When Manufacturing Overseas

How to Succeed with Sourcing Your Products from China

Trade Chief Lighthizer Urges Biden to Keep Tariffs on China

Land-sea corridor plays vital role in accelerating shipments

Silk Road rail and haulage rates rising, driven by Covid and border delays

The Ball Of De-Americanization Starts Rolling As China Seeks Secure Supply Chains

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VIRTUAL: AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE (Feb. 11 - Dec. 2) by Wayne State University & AIAG
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Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.
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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

International Challenges Help China and the EU Find Agreement on Technology Transfer

China takes victory lap over economic recovery to pre-coronavirus pandemic growth rates

China's economy up by 2.3% in 2020, says NBS

Challenges of Moving Manufacturing Out of China

China Forecast to Fall Far Short of its “Made in China 2025” Goals for ICs

Activity in China’s factory sector rose in December as the world’s second-largest economy sustained its recovery to pre-pandemic levels, a business survey showed on Monday, however, increasing cost pressures slowed the pace of expansion.

China to become world's largest IoT market in 2024: report

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.

INDIA AUTO SUPPLIER FOR SALE:
India-based automotive supplier (one of the largest manufacturers of sheet metal components in India) is seeking to be acquired. Revenues $42 million, and EBITDA of (-$1.4 million).

INDIA MACHINERY SUPPLIER FOR SALE:
Well-established, India-based manufacturing supplier of machinery for global automotive and other industries. Company holds patents for 11 basic and 23 derivative models of CNC Machines, and has partnerships/JVs with Italian and Czech Republic based firms.

TURKISH AUTO LEASE PROJECT:
Long-term debt investment of 35 million euros sought to finance growth of a market leader in the Turkish passenger car rental industry. Funds to be used for (a) refinance loans amounting 11 million euros, and (b) acquire new fleet of 24 million euros to satisfy increasing market demand.

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 opportunities, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

USPTO Report Puts Chinese Innovation Growth in Context

BYD tops patent ranking for NEV brands in China

China Contract Chops: Tencent vs. Lao Gan Ma and China Due Diligence

Trump bolsters ban on US investments in China

China’s New Rules Amp Up Pressure on U.S. Businesses

How to Sue a Chinese Company: The 101

Is China’s Debt Crisis A Ticking Time Bomb For Luxury?

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China Enforces Tax Collection on Employees Working for Chinese-invested Enterprises Overseas

China Employee Terminations when Economic Circumstances Change

China’s College Graduates Can’t Find Jobs. The Solution: Grad School.

A Former Expat on China: Grim

NASA Scientist Pleads Guilty, Exposing More Espionage from China’s Thousand Talents Program

The Impact of “EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment” on Employment in China

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.
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This Interview “As Global Travel Returns to Auto Industry: Protecting You, Your Family, and Employees” features Allen C. Koski. Mr. Koski is President of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership.
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EVENTS

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (January 25 - 29, 2021) by WardsAuto, TU Automotive, Wards Intelligence
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VIRTUAL EXPO (February 2 - 5, 2021) by ACMA (India Auto Suppliers Trade Association)
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Online Class (starting February 8) by IPWatchdog
"Patent Practice Training: An Introduction to Patent Prosecution"
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VIRTUAL: AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE (Feb. 11 - Dec. 2) by Wayne State University & AIAG
"8th Annual Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – 2021"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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