CHINAtalk (June 2020): China auto sales growth: SUV sales surge, EV sales dive | China manufacturing risks sky-high | ‘Breaking’ of China supply chain | China-EU rail services growth | China remains critical auto power

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June 2020 edition

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE

China auto sales growth seen for second straight month, boosting recovery hopes

Demand for gas-guzzling SUVs surges in China as electric car sales plummet

How China Became The World's Largest Electric Vehicle Market

China to Remain Critical Automotive Powerhouse

A million-mile battery from China could power your electric car

China is the ‘first leading indicator’ of a rebound in autos, Marvell Tech CEO says

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

Our latest Audio Interview features Robert Peels. Based on the revolutionary modeling ideas that he developed while working as strategy director for Royal DSM, a ten billion dollar Dutch chemical multinational — in 2011, Robert Peels started Flostock, a consultancy specialized in volatility. Flostock is now providing stock & flow analyses for many volatile industries, including petrochemicals, semiconductors, oil, food, agriculture, and housing.

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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

In China's auto market, worries grow that cashback deals and gifts presage damaging price war

Nio’s future depends more on the Chinese government than ever

Negative China sentiment, FDI rules hit Chinese auto companies plans for India

China offers hope for German cars after stimulus snub

Toyota Tries China For Hydrogen Vehicle Support

Baidu’s self-driving car business has gone seven years without making money; it says it’s ready to stick with it for seven more

CAAM: China auto sales expected to grow 11.7% in May

ZF CEO Scheider: 5 lessons learned from China on COVID-19 fight

Wuling: reloaded

Opinion: Impact on sourcing due to mass exodus of companies from China

Tesla China sold 11,095 Model 3 vehicles in May, triple April's volume: CPCA

Chinese carmaker BYD’s push into masks boosted by US approval

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

This Audio Interview features Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO of Globalization Partners. Ms. Sahin’s mission is to eliminate barriers to doing business internationally and building global teams. Her innovative solution combines people, expertise, and technology to empower companies to hire anyone, anywhere within a few business days – without the need to set up in country branch offices or subsidiaries.

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This Interview features Egge Haak. Mr. Haak is Managing Director of Netherlands-based Involvation, a leading consultancy and implementation firm that is focused on improving the supply chain and its management. They have teamed up with Netherlands-based Flostock on a series of Private Webinars on “Taming the Bullwhip” for the global automotive supply chain.

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

The Coming ‘Breaking’ Of The China Supply Chain

U.S. Companies Set To Move Supply Chains Out Of China

India can be an alternative to China for sourcing materials says Harvard Business Review report

Rail services between China and Europe building a new head of steam

Trump Announces Revocation of Hong Kong’s Special Trade Status

Asian companies should reconsider China supply chain options

China to encourage mergers among large logistics firms

China releases list of major logistics firms for int'l transport

Chinese Airlines Will Be Banned From Flying To The United States

China imports plunge, exports fall on virus hit to global growth

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"

Learn More or Register for Webinars here

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).

Each Private Webinar covers:

Introduction
Managing Bullwhip Volatility: Lessons learned from 2008/2009
A round of actual observations in the automotive supply chain: Round of input from participants
What is different now: Discussion on differences between Credit-crisis of 2008 and the actual Corona-crisis
Bullwhip Response Team: A possible approach. Presentation by Involvation with discussion

"Fasten Your Seatbelts! Predict, Prepare and Respond in Automotive" download here.
"More Than a Crystal Ball – The credibility of market forecasts: The Lehman Wave till 2012” article by Robert Peels (Flostock) download here.

Webinar dates:

June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29

To learn more or to register for the Private Webinar, visit here now!

MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

China Manufacturing Risks are Sky-High Right Now. Act Accordingly.

China may become one of many hubs as companies diversify manufacturing after coronavirus shock

Getting Stuff made in China — Tips from a China Factory Owner

'Make in India' looking to take on China's tech industry

China to Fall Short of its Ambitious Tech Goals

China’s Rebounding Economy Is Likely Exception, Not Norm

China Economic Quarterly Q1 2020

China Opportunity – Myth or Reality?

China's manufacturing still sluggish as virus hits exports

23rd Annual Global CEO Survey China Report

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Overseas Manufacturing: Protect Your Molds to Protect Your IP

COVID-19: Chinese Government Financial Assistance Measures

The People's Republic of China Tax Facts and Figures 2020

China debt: how big is it, who owns it and what is next?

Corporate E-Governance In Shanghai: E-Licenses And E-Seals

US Justice Department Charges Chinese Company For Supplying Defective Masks And Misbranding Them As N95 Respirators

China bankers see increase in loan defaults

Poor Countries Borrowed Billions from China. They Can’t Pay It Back.

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China eases foreign travel limit after US threat

How to Legally Reduce Labor Costs in China During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Hong Kong Employment Support Scheme - Government Publishes the Undertakings

COVID-19 Travel Ban Series: How to Pay Your Foreign Employees Out of China

China Employee Mutual Terminations In Pandemic Times

How to Determine Your Foreign Employees’ IIT Liability in China: COVID-19 Travel Ban Series

Expats fear Hong Dong doom and gloom may be terminal

New Restrictions for Chinese Students With Military University Ties

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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This Audio Interview features Dr. David A. Victor, Full Professor of Management and International Business at Eastern Michigan University, and the author of six books on International Business Communication. Since the mid-1980s, David has worked as a consultant and coach to over 200 clients in the fields of cross-cultural business practice and negotiations, diversity/inclusion management and executive expatriate relocation adjustment. He has extensive experience consulting in the auto industry.

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EVENTS

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock

Apply to participate on any of these dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 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