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March 2021 edition

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
China’s electric vehicle battery supply chain dominance enhanced with nickel production innovation

Why China is so far ahead of the U.S. in electric vehicle production

Tesla Beware, Chinese Electric Cars Are Poised to Take Over the Market

Autonomous vehicles could take to the streets in Shenzhen

Chinese firms stepping up to address chip shortage in auto industry

China's Baidu is Building an Entire 'Mobility as a Service' Ecosystem Around Autonomous Vehicles
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Daron Gifford, Partner, Strategy Consulting Services Leader, Automotive Industry Leader, and Commercial Due Diligence Services Leader for Plante Moran. He is also one of the automotive industry’s leading experts.
Listen to Daron Gifford Interview here
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

China's pickup truck sales surge in February

China's auto aftermarket tops 1t yuan in 2020

Brief Introduction of New Chinese Auto Insurance Rules

China EV war: Xpeng’s autopilot aces 3,675-km Guangzhou-to-Beijing journey in country’s longest autonomous driving test

Chinese EV startups' sales accelerate despite pressure from Tesla

Report: China Fears Teslas Are Spying
China plans new rules for autonomous vehicles -ministry

China's industry ministry holds meeting on auto display screen supply shortage

China smartphone maker Xiaomi to invest $10 billion in new EV unit over 10 years
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Philippe Thegner. Mr. Thegner is Senior Advisor at the Strategic and Investment Advisory firm Automobility, and is Chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association’s China Aftermarket Forum, the main aftermarket supplier association in China since 2014, acting as Chairman since 2018.
Listen to Philippe Thegner Interview here
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.
Listen to Bill Yang and Mitch Zajac Interview here
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MEXICO MANUFACTURING OR MEXICO INDUSTRIAL PARKS
INTERMEX AT A GLANCE
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Taiwan Viewed as Achilles’ Heel of U.S. Microelectronics Supply Chain

Multinational Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic China

Global Supply Chain Managers Should Resist China’s Attempt to Dodge Human Rights Issues

A US-Europe rare earths partnership is sandwiched by China

China Tightens Control Over Management of Rare Earths

Shanghai Customs provides commodity inspection update

China Enacted the Export Control Law

China-Thailand railway project continues apace
OEMs & SUPPLIERS: PRACTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS USING AI
Tada Cognitive Solutions for OEMs and Suppliers

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

China is set to lead recovery of East Asian and Pacific economies, says World Bank

China’s March factory activity growth expected to grow: Reuters poll

China at least 30 years away from becoming manufacturing 'great power': former minister

Why China Worries About Losing Manufacturing

China making strides in Industry 4.0 revolution as advanced manufacturing outpaces EU, US, Japan

China’s Tech Giants Have Chip Ambitions, Too

China's economic rebound continues in first two months
GLOBAL M&A, JOINT VENTURES, FUNDING

FOR SALE:
  • China Rubber Spare Parts Automotive Manufacturer
  • U.S. Auto Spare Parts Supplier
  • India Automotive Supplier
  • U.S. Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • India Machining Supplier
  • Czech Republic Aircraft Manufacturer

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

LOOKING FOR JV / TECH PARTNER:
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (seat maker)
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (electronics)

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact:
Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

Or visit our International M&A, JVs/Tech Partners and Investment page here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

China Cuts Taxes to Spur Semiconductor Development

China's cabinet to provide more favourable tax incentives for manufacturing R&D - state TV

Why You Should Register Your Copyright in China

China extends lead over U.S. in global patents filings, U.N. says

China Joint Ventures: This Time We Blame The Victims

Common Restructuring Options for Businesses in China

Sanctions and trade compliance considerations in M&A transactions in China

China pilots cash-pooling service integrating local, foreign currency management

China: New SAFE guidelines on cross-border payments for transfer pricing adjustments

China Tax Alert
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Listen to Allen Koski Interview here
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Westerners are increasingly scared of traveling to China as threat of detention rises

Shanghai becomes first mainland Chinese city to offer expats coronavirus vaccines

Right to Privacy in China’s Civil Code and its Impact on HR Management

COVID-19: Can You Require Your Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in China?

The COVID-19 Vaccine Dilemma in an employment context in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Employment (Amendment) Bill - Gradual increase to number of statutory holidays from 12 to 17

China’s accelerating fertility crisis
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE & SECURITY
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Insurance options for automotive industry professionals (and their families), OEMs, suppliers and related companies: Health | Travel | Group | Tailored | Life | Disability.

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EVENTS

WEBINAR (recorded December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
To watch video webinar, visit here.

WEBINAR (April 21): By Plante Moran
U.S.: "Foreign tax credits and anti-deferral update"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

VIRTUAL EXPO (April 26-29): By Uludag Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OIB)
"Auto Expo Turkey 2021"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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