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JULY 2022 EDITION

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
Stellantis plan to end Jeep joint venture in China leaves analysts pondering what's next

Tesla accounts for half of China’s electric vehicle exports

China’s Assault On European Electric Car Market Gathers Momentum

Driverless Cars Face Trailblazing New Regulations in China

Shenzhen Lays Out China’s First Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Chinese automakers dominate booming Thai EV market
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Ryan Robinson, research leader supporting the global Automotive sector for Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center at Deloitte LLP. His primary focus is creating engaging, actionable insights to deepen the conversation around key trends and issues occurring across the global automotive sector landscape.
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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

General Motors calls off plan to sell India car plant to China’s Great Wall

Tencent wants to be foreign automakers’ go-to company for tech in China’s electric car market

China Electric Vehicles Ride Unstoppable Momentum

China's Warren Buffett-backed BYD overtakes Tesla in global EV sales

China's auto industry logs rapid investment growth in Jan.-May

The Chinese cars you didn't know were Chinese!

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Auto OEMs, Suppliers Face Compliance Challenges Under US Forced-Labor Law Targeting China
This Interview features Les Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. He is a specialist in international trade and customs for over 30 years, and is the author of 5 books on international trade and ...

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Differences Among Top Automotive Manufacturing Regions in Mexico: How do Suppliers Select Best Locations?
This Interview features Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm. NAIMexico operates 25 offices across Mexico and Latin America, ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
How to Protect Your Company Against China Supply Chain Risks

China's supply chain irreplaceable despite India, Vietnam appearing on map

China-Vietnam trade shrinks over COVID-19 restrictions, border congestion

Hong Kong: Competition issues for distribution and supply agreements

China Factory Warranties: What You Need and What You Can Get

RCEP deepens China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation

More foreign orders arrive as China's shipping costs drop, showing stabilizing supply chain and economic growth
RECORDED WEBINAR

LEVERAGING MEXICO TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
Because of US/China tariffs, high logistics costs from Asia, Covid, power outages in China, growing Chinese costs and other reasons, automotive suppliers are diversifying their global supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico ...

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
China releases standard contractual clauses for cross-border data transfers

China: Landmark Anti-Monopoly Law reforms signal more modernized antitrust enforcement

China M&A Outlook: Trends and Strategies

China Watchdog Fines Alibaba, Tencent for Not Reporting M&A Deals

Hong Kong: Judicial guidance on schemes of arrangement in cross-border insolvencies

China to miss boom in Asia buyout deals despite likely easing of crackdown

Commentary: The gap between Singapore and Hong Kong as financial hubs is narrowing

Hong Kong needs to allow free travel to retain financial hub status, report says
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FOR SALE:
  • TURKEY: Plastics Auto Parts Manufacturing Supplier
  • TURKEY: Metal-Alloyed Spare Parts Production Company
  • ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
  • Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
  • Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
U.S.-China Business Ties Are “Better Than The Headlines”

China's economic growth slows following COVID lockdowns

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China’s factory, services activity rebounds after decline

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Translating Foreign Employment Agreements for China: No. No. A Thousands Times No.

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Hong Kong most expensive city to live in for expats

The dream is over for China’s tech workers

China: PU Letter requirement for work purposes waived

China’s Korean expats, students lament loss of jobs and opportunities as mass exodus comes into focus
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded June 29, 2022): By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (August 17-18, 2022): By MexicoNow
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico
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RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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