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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
It's a Race to the Bottom in China's Auto Market
A mere four years after overtaking the U.S. as the world's largest car market, China's automotive industry has arrived at an important inflection point. The days of growth rates above 20 percent are over, and rates may dip as low as ...    Read on...
Anti-corruption authorities conclude inspection at state-owned carmaker
Inspectors from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) have concluded a two-month inspection at the FAW Group Corp, one of the country's largest state-owned carmakers and a partner of Volkswagen AG, with punishment to ...    Read on...
Enforcing the law in China could cripple vehicle carriers
After years of routinely using trucks and trailers that exceed the official width and length requirements, the Chinese vehicle logistics industry could face a rude awakening after the central government toughens its enforcement of road ...    Read on...
Additional China automotive industry articles

- China Auto Production In-Line, Truck Production Remains Soft
- China: A Tough Year for the Light Truck Segment 

DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
7 reasons why big international brands fail in China
Why do some brands from the West fail to make a big splash in the mainland Chinese market?Shaun Rein, managing director of China Market Research Group (CMR), and Caroline Espey, director of MADE, shares some insights ...   Read on...
From Fringe to Core: How Multinationals Should View Their China Strategy
After over 20 years of investment in China, some multinational companies (MNCs) have demonstrated successes whilst others like Home Depot, Best Buy, Media Markt, and Mattel have either significantly scaled down their China operations ...    Read on...
Additional articles on doing business in China

- Hong Kong Competition Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines - A key step toward bringing the Competition Ordinance into full force
- Multinationals in China: Why is everybody always picking on me?
- China moves beyond guanxi but not compliance peril
- MNCs in China: Making the Right Moves

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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS

"Reinventing Mobility In the China Context: Internet Vehicles & Related Smart Car Technologies" presented by Bill Russo
"The Chinese Automotive Industry - Racing to the Bottom" presented by John Jullens
"Developing and Sustaining High Performance Global Teams" presented by Barbara Boldt
"Sourcing with Efficiency: Tips on Finding Great Factories in China & Asia" Presented by Tom Galey
CHINA-EV BLOG
Beijing wants to be China's California. At least where electric vehicles are concerned....
Last year eight states in the U.S. signed a Memorandum of Understanding calling for cooperation among the states, and alliances with the private sector to speed up deployment of plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicles in their states...   Read on ...
SELLING TO OEMs & TOP TIER SUPPLIERS IN CHINA
Business Development Help in China for Automotive Suppliers

Looking for key relationship development and management services for auto suppliers in China?  If you want to quickly develop relationships with target Chinese automotive business or government parties ...    Read on... 

MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Seven China Manufacturing Red Flags
The post lists out and explains the following seven red flags that should alert you to the potential for problems down the road ...   Read on...
China manufacturing agreements: Closing the barn doors before the horses escape
The value of a China OEM agreement lies largely in its ability to avoid conflicts between the purchaser and the manufacturer.When it comes to working with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in a country as distant as China, avoiding ...   Read on...
Additional articles on manufacturing

- China manufacturing growth slows in October
- More U.S. Manufacturers Pulling Out of China; Remain Bullish on American Manufacturing
- China Quarterly Report (Q3, 2014)
- AP Survey: China Slowdown to Bruise Global Economy

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ASIA: "How to Protect your IP and Designs in Asia"

 

ASIA: "Sourcing Efficiency - Tips on Finding Great Factories in China & Asia"

 

GLOBAL: "Picasso Meets Galileo: The Art and Science of Global Brand Execution"

 

GLOBAL: "Global Marketing Resource Management"

 

GLOBAL: "How to Put Mobile Marketing to Work for your Global Business"

 

GLOBAL: "Winning the Future of Emerging Markets"

 

GLOBAL: "Global Social Media Usage Insights"

 

GLOBAL: "Globalizing the Corporate University Curriculum"

 

GLOBAL: "Multicultural Content Marketing for Emerging Markets"

 

USA: "Anti-Corruption: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act"

 

USA: "U.S. Government Contracting: Managing Risks"

 

USA: "Why the U.S. False Claims Act is Serious Business"  

 

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Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to:
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  • Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
  • Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
  • Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets  
  • Identify and leverage your sources of power
  • Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean.
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"Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon

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LOGISTICS, SCM & SOURCING
Alert: China Customs released Provisional Measures on Credit Management of Enterprises
The China General Administration of Customs (GAC) will soon replace the present enterprise management system (i.e., AA, A, B, C, and D ratings) with a more simplified system of classification to bring it in line with internationally ...   Read on...
Additional supply chain management articles

- Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain
- National customs audits to intensify
- Shanghai mayor pledges to speed up FTZ reform

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CHINA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Economists React: China's Manufacturing Sector Growing, Barely
Source: The Wall Street Journal

The New China
Source: Barron's

VW's talks to raise stake in its Chinese joint venture stall
Source: Automotive News China

Nissan cuts global sales outlook on China slowdown
Source: China Daily

Chinese Plane to Compete with Boeing, Airbus Models
Source: IndustryWeek

Ford is on track to become 3rd-largest foreign carmaker in China
Source: Automotive News China

Jaguar Land Rover Opens China Manufacturing Plant
Source: The Wall Street Journal

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OTHER HOT TOPICS
Additional articles on doing business in China
- U.S, China Deal Could End Fees On $1T In Tech Sales
- Alert: China Tax Authority - Outbound Payments Under the Spotlight
- Hong Kong to scrap cap on residents' daily RMB conversion
- China inbound deals fall to lowest in a decade, finds KPMG survey
- US and China Extend Visas to 10 Years
- China One of Top 3 Destinations for Expats
- Chinese LED Enterprises Target M&A for Growth
- Business travel gets lift as more firms go global
- Realty firms see surge in 3rd quarter inventories

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