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July 2020 edition

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE The Battery Billionaire Who's Key to Tesla's Future in China Manufacturers snap up stakes in Chinese battery makers China auto sales off 22.4% in first half of 2020 China's NEV sales see strong monthly growth in June China's passenger car sales expand in June as market recovers Elon Musk Reveals How Close Tesla Is to Full Self-Driving Cars At China AI Conference INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK Our latest 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 CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ... Tesla Gaining Ground Pushes China EV Bubble Toward Bursting Chinese self-driving startup approved for open-road tests Chinese EV Manufacturer Li Auto Files For Nasdaq Listing Byton suspending operations for six months due to financial trouble India's auto sector not ready to quit China habit China's autonomous vehicle company WeRide starts driverless testing Great opportunity for Indian industries as world reluctant to deal with China: Nitin Gadkari China Jan-Feb steel output rises 3.1% despite coronavirus disruptions Chongqing city district says it discussed projects with Tesla THOUGHT LEADERSHIP The Audio Interview features Simon Kessler, Managing Director at Greensill. Mr. Kessler joined Greensill in January 2020 to lead the firm’s origination in the global Mobility & Automotive Industry. Prior to that he spent more than 12 years in senior positions at Citigroup in Germany and Singapore; most recently, he was the Automotive Industry Head, Corporate & Investment Banking Asia-Pacific, covering the industry across 15 markets. Listen to Simon Kessler Interview here This Audio Interview features Daron Gifford. Mr. Gifford is Partner, Strategy Consulting Services Leader, Automotive Industry Leader, and Commercial Due Diligence Services Leader for Plante Moran. Mr. Gifford is also one of the automotive industry’s leading experts. Listen to Daron Gifford Interview here Listen to over 100 Interviews with Experts on global automotive related topics: View over 100 Interviews here

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

Survey Illustrates Dangers of China-Controlled Strategic Metals Supply Dominance Coronavirus speeds up American suppliers' exodus from China CBRE report highlights strategies to avoid overreliance on China as a supply chain partner White paper on smart safety of road freight industry in China China Plans Logistics Centers for Sino-European Rail Freight Hainan Free Trade Port—Business Opportunities with new Customs Regime Hong Kong launches new Ship Leasing Concession China’s logistics market set for post Covid-19 boom

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PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES

"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together"

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Lots of uncertainty how demand in automotive will develop in the coming months and year. So, where are your decisions based on regarding demand, production, inventory levels and logistics? How do you make the right decisions in an uncertain world? Involvation and Flostock have developed a proven and pragmatic approach to manage upcoming volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain. If you want to know more, download the white paper and register for the Private Webinar (see details below)! Each Private Webinar includes up to 5 companies, and Involvation conducts pre-webinar analysis to avoid competitors to your company from being part of your event. To qualify, your company must have annual sales of $50M or more, and be an automotive supplier (excluding services and/or software). To learn more or to register, please visit here. Download free white paper and article: "Fasten Your Seatbelts! Predict, Prepare and Respond in Automotive" by Involvation, download here. "More Than a Crystal Ball – The credibility of market forecasts: The Lehman Wave till 2012” article by Robert Peels (Flostock) download here. Audio Interviews: "Managing Actual Volatile Demand in the Global Automotive Supply Chain" with Egge Haak To listen to Interview, visit here. "The Length of the Global Automotive Supply Chain: A Direct Cause of Bullwhipping" with Robert Peels To listen to Interview, visit here.

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

China Manufacturing and Product Insurance Amidst COVID-19, China's Two Sessions give priority to stabilising employment and ensuring living standards in 2020 Economists expect GDP to return to growth in Q2 China Manufacturing: Don’t Be Too Eager to Make a Deal What Will Happen to Your Business in Hong Kong? Shanghai launches dedicated AI lab at WAIC A private survey shows China’s manufacturing activity beat expectations in June

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

In China, trillions are flowing from savings into capital markets What to do AFTER you get Your China Trademark Foreign firms snap up Chinese companies despite political tensions as Beijing opens its doors Mainland China and Hong Kong 2020 mid-year review: IPOs and other market trends GBA Circular 2020-95: what does it mean for financial services in the Greater Bay Area? Exclusive: Trump administration to soon end audit deal underpinning Chinese listings in U.S. - official Chinese companies put U.S. listing plans on ice as tensions mount China Starts Taxing Its Citizens for Global Income

12th Annual Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century Conference: "What Are the Tipping Points for EVs?” July 15 & 16, 2020 – 9:00am to 12noon - both days (EST / Detroit time) $200 registration fee to access ‘live’ Conference and/or get access to recorded presentations.

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

The U.S. State Department warned American citizens on Saturday to “exercise increased caution” in China due to heightened risk of arbitrary law enforcement including detention and a ban from exiting the country. Recruiting in China After COVID-19: HR Planning and Talent Acquisition for SMEs Why email loses out to popular apps in China China blackmailing dissenters in US to return home – FBI chief China expands employment channels for college graduates amid COVID-19 outbreak Women in China are losing out in the workforce — that’s bad news for the economy Cities rein in home prices in school districts Countries Are Opening Their Doors for Hong Kong’s Exodus Hong Kong expats now serious about repatriation

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This Interview features Fred Burke, Managing Partner of the international law firm Baker & McKenzie in Vietnam, where he has worked for the last 28 years. He is a leading figure in the business community when it comes to working with the Vietnamese government to improve the trade and investment environment.

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EVENTS

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock Apply to participate on any of these dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29 "Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together” for automotive suppliers with revenues of $50+M To learn more or to register, visit here. VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (July 15 & 16): by Automotive Futures Group and Univ. of Michigan “12th Annual Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century Conference: What Are the Tipping Points for EVs?” To learn more or to register, visit here. WEBINAR (recored webinar) by KPMG "The Future Hong Kong 2030 Report" To learn more or to register to access recorded webinar, visit here. VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2020 (August 5): by ETAuto "Smart Factory: Factory Automation & Re-Aligning Human Resources" To learn more or to register, visit here. VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (August 18-20): by TU-Automotive, WardsAuto, Wards Intelligence "Summer Festival of Automotive" To learn more or to register, visit here. SUMMIT (August 12) by MEXICONOW "Mexico's Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit" To learn more or to register, visit here. VIRTUAL SUMMIT (November 11-13) by Reuters Events " Automotive Summit & Exhibition" To learn more or to register, visit here. SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW "Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" To learn more or to register, visit here.

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