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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
Foreign Auto Makers Face Roadblocks in China
Bill Russo, Managing Director at Gao Feng Advisory Company talks about the structural changes faced by foreign car makers in China.    To watch interview ...
Skimping on auto parts a problem in China
China produced 23.72 million cars and sold 23.49 million cars in 2014, up 7.3% and 6.9%, respectively, from a year earlier. Both figures set records and were the highest for any country in the world for the sixth consecutive year ...    Read on...
China car sales to reach 25.13 million in 2015
Data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed that in 2014 China's auto output and sales both surpassed 23 million, hitting a new high in global car history and secured China as No.1 in sales ...    Read on...
Autos/Trucks: China Auto Demand Solid, Trucks Continue to Fall (download report)
China auto demand grew 5% in February. January and February demand grew 8% combined; this number is most useful as Chinese New Year likely caused monthly fluctuations. We look for Chinese demand to grow in line with ...      Read on...
MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Think China is Losing its Manufacturing Clout? Think Again
Factory Asia with China at Its Center is Gaining Share of Global Production.The world's manufacturing landscape has been dramatically changed by the rise of China over the past 25 or so years as perhaps never in the history of the ...   Read on...
China's Automation Tsunami: Pinpointing Opportunities
Cost increases combined with rapidly increasing quality requirements are provoking a huge shift towards automation in China. The drivers for this change have been building up over the last 5 years, and have now come to the point ...    Read on...
As China's economy slows, bold reforms must be forthcoming
The European Chamber hopes that the recently concluded lianghui (NPC and CPPCC meetings) will provide renewed impetus to China's reform drive, that market access will be increased and protectionist policies held in ...    Read on...
Additional articles on the economy and manufacturing in China

- China manufacturing gauge rebounds after stimulus
- China's GDP growth likely to rise to 7.2% in Q2
- China to boost 'Made in China 2025' strategy

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RISK
GBP and St. Louis University's John Cook School of Business release new Certificate Course

SLU's Center for Supply Chain Management has selected Global Business Professor to produce and host their new online Certificate Course: Supply Chain Risk Management: Creating, Capturing & Delivering Value, presented by Dana Hullinger, Director of Supply Chain Strategy with The Boeing Company.    Read on ... 

NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS

"Counterfeit Activities in Asia" presented by Ashim Kumar Mukherjee
"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
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... 

TAX, FINANCE & INVESTMENT
China unveils draft of new foreign investment law
On 19 January 2015, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published a discussion draft of a new Foreign Investment Law (Draft FIL), along with explanatory notes, for public comment by 17 February 2015. If enacted in its current ...      Read on...
Tax authorities stepping up enforcement of PRC individual income tax
The tax authorities across the country are stepping up their efforts to enhance the collection and administration of individual income tax (IIT) and, as part of this initiative, are carrying out more frequent and more expansive ...   Read on...
Additional articles on tax, finance and investment

- U.S. Firms Still Lagging Behind in RMB Use
- A Renminbi Hub for the Americas
- Hong Kong signs new protocol to China tax agreement
- Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland IPO markets 2014 review and 2015 outlook

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  • 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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HUMAN RESOURCES
Why Expats in China are an Endangered Species
In the recent years, China has grown as an economic power and I am frequently contacted by foreigners either young or old trying to land a job here. There are good reasons for it. Life in cities like Shanghai has significantly improved ...   Read on...
Your China Expat Employee Contract. It Depends....
Your China expat employees are covered by China's Provisions on the Employment of Foreigners in China (hereinafter "the Provisions"). These provisions require you comply with applicable Chinese law regarding such things ...   Read on...
Additional human resources articles

- China's Jobs Picture Darkens
- China's Appeal as an Expat Destination May Be Waning
- Survey: Expats Prefer Shanghai Over Beijing

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CHINA GLOBAL HEADLINES
China's BYD takes aim at Tesla in battery factory race
Source: Automotive News

Twin peaks - China's steel production and consumption may soon start falling
Source: The Economist

Land Rover Recalls SUVs After China Media Criticism
Source: IndustryWeek

Hyundai starts work on China plant
Source: The Korea Herald

Head of China's Automotive Giant, FAW, Under Investigation for Corruption
Source: Epoch Times

Baosteel exec named in graft probe
Source: China Compliance Digest

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) To Localize China Production In Three Years
Source: Bidness Etc.

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OTHER HOT TOPICS
Additional articles on doing business in China
- China to translate trade-related rules into English
- Can Foreign Companies Adapt to China's Changing Policies?
- China's number one export: Graft?
- The Next Goldmine for Chemicals in China: Opportunities in Renewable Energy
- Managing compliance in China's emerging new civilization
- China approves three new free trade zones

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