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JUNE 2022 EDITION

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
China Aims to Restore Car Demand with Strong Fiscal Stimulus

Chinese EV makers scramble to acquire lithium, aiming to curb battery prices

China’s EV growth forecasts are starting to look shaky

‘Gigantic’ Impact From China Lockdowns To Hit Auto Industry Globally: Automobility’s Bill Russo

Global automakers face electric shock in China

15 Chinese Companies to Watch in May 2022 - Mobility
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Zachary Collier, president of Collier Research Systems and Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University. With over 10 years of consulting experience specializing in modeling complex decision problems. His experience includes the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, where he was a member of the Risk and Decision Science Team. He is a Fellow of the Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems at University of Virginia, an active member of the Society for Risk Analysis, and contributes as a subject matter expert to the development of industry standards through SAE International.
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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Where the billions spent on autonomous vehicles by U.S. and Chinese giants is heading

Ford CEO Says Chinese EV Makers 'Incredibly Undervalued,' Expects A 'Shakeout' Soon

Tesla’s China Production Roars Back With Output Tripling

Tesla's China Game

Levelling Up: China’s race to an autonomous future

China's installed power battery capacity logs strong May growth
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BYD executive says it will supply batteries to Tesla 'very soon'

Didi in talks to buy a third of China EV maker Sinomach

Oil consumers face a summer of pain as China starts coming back to market

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ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS
Listen to any of over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
China Update: Covid Shutdowns and Its Effects on the Global Automotive Industry
This Interview features Bill Yang, Associate in Butzel Long’s Detroit office and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations ...

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Global EV OEMs & Suppliers: How to Navigate Supply Chain and Product Development Obstacles to Bring Products to Market
This Interview features Markus Fleckenstein, Head of International Solution Consulting for PTC’s Arena PLM business. Markus is a highly experienced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution Consultant, having spent 10+ years ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Shanghai’s weekend quarantine measure impacts exports

Shanghai: world’s biggest port is returning to normal, but supply chains will get worse before they get better

Challenging Beijing’s Dominance in Rare Earths Requires Industries to Avoid Sourcing From China: Analysts

Now China threatens to crack down on major tech exports tightening supplies in the West

China's logistics sector on the mend under gov't support

China Warns Biden Not To Enforce Xinjiang Import Law: Report

These charts show the state of the global supply chain as China eases Covid lockdowns

Pandora’s box: Chinese domination of shipping containers stirs worries, innovation

China's logistics sector on the mend under govt support

China: Long-awaited draft implementing rules released pursuant to the new Export Control Law
LIVE WEBINAR (will be recorded)

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 ...

To learn more or to register for 'live' and/or recorded webinar, visit here.
RECORDED WEBINAR

MOVING YOUR MANUFACTURING FROM CHINA TO MEXICO
Want to know more about what moving your manufacturing from China to Mexico really involves? If you do, watch this webinar that will focus on exactly that ...

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
U.S.: Imports From China: The Clock Is Ticking On Implementation Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Overseas investors avidly pursuing Chinese assets

China’s Mergers and Acquisitions Market: Latest Trends

The Chinese Company Chop Goes Digital

China vows to refine capital regulations

Beijing's drive for looser lending raises fears of bank margin squeeze

Protecting Your IP from an Increasingly Rapacious China

China EximBank issues bonds to support production resumption in Shanghai

Hong Kong: Post-pandemic - Applicability of force majeure clause in contracts revisited
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

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
The next frontier for AI in China could add $600 billion to its economy

Financial Times editorial board warns China must reform or risk losing foreign investment

China Backtracks on Pandemic Restrictions as Cases Rise. The Move Could Bring More Pain to Its Economy

Rising costs and Covid delays: Is China’s manufacturing hotspot under threat?

China Ecomomic Monitor: Q2 2022

Why more European firms are choosing Vietnam over China

These innovations from China are improving resiliency and sustainability

Dawn of Industrial Internet: China accelerates efforts to transform traditional manufacturing

After lockdown, Shanghai tries to mend fences with foreign firms
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
China: Relaxed measures for inbound China travelers announced

China to cultivate more skilled personnel in manufacturing sector

Moving Personnel from Third-party Hiring Agencies to your China WFOE

China: PU Letter requirement for work purposes waived

Shanghai relaxes hukou rules to attract more talent

China opens door to more foreigners with relaxed visa policy

Tesla Cancels Three-Day Hiring Event in China This June—Will The Company Still Offer Jobs?
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EVENTS

LIVE WEBINAR (also recorded) June 29: By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (August 17-18, 2022): By MexicoNow
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (held Feb. 22): By AmCham
"State of China Auto Market Briefing"
To learn more or to watch, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 16, 2022): By APD
"Sourcing to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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