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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
China's Auto Industry Targets Have Slim Chance of Being Met, Experts Say
Nearly four decades since China launched its economic reforms, the nation's auto industry remained to be dictated by government officials. Under its current plan, local Chinese automakers are expected to have an annual ...   Read on ...
European car industry may grow as China costs rise: Volkswagen official
Car industry companies are returning some production to Europe from China as its cost advantage weakens, providing an opportunity for central European nations to attract investments, a Volkswagen AG executive said. While several ...    Read on...
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"China CCC Certification for Automotive Parts"
Learn about the major change implemented to the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) process, as Paul Wang details the changes in CCC including the application, testing, and factory inspection. To watch Seminar ...    Read on...
Additional China automotive articles

- Car Sales Drop in China after Economic, Market Woes
- China pumps up production of electric cars, plug-in hybrids vehicles in June
- Autos/Trucks: China Autos See Mix Shift, Trucks Remain Weak (download May 2015 report)
- Automakers map out sales plans in Africa

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
The Case for Vietnam as the Heir to China's Manufacturing Crown
Our clients in Vietnam, when asked to justify shifting operations from China, typically say that it makes good economic sense to relocate if they can get Vietnamese production up to 70% of that achievable in China. Vietnam is wooing China' ...   Read on...
US products could be cheaper than China's by 2018: report
The US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has sent a challenge to China, predicting that the low cost of China-made products will be reversed and that products made in the United States will be cheaper by 2018, reports ...    Read on...
Additional articles on the economy and manufacturing in China

- OMG Q2 GDP WTF
- Chinese economy will 'keep growing at 7 per cent'
- China's Manufacturers Plan to Increase R&D Expenditure to Drive Growth

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GLOBAL BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
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NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS

"Innovation in China Customs and International Trade" presented by Damon Paling
"Global Ambition: Harnessing the talent and potential of Asian leaders" by Maya Hu-Chan
"Optimizing your Financial Supply Chain in Asia" presented by Eugene Buckley
"Doing Business in the U.S.: N.A. Automotive Market  & Chinese Investment" presented by Mark Heusel
"Expanding Your Business Through Global Trade Shows" presented by Dirk Ebener
"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
"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 and M&A
What's going on in China's M&A environment?
China's new normal economy and political/economic reforms are breathing added life into the country's M&A environment. For both foreign and domestic firms, M&A activity is on the rise, but so too are appealing alternatives for some of ...      Read on...
Announcement 7 Reporting - Tips for planning indirect transfer of China taxable properties
Announcement 7 (together with the follow-up notice, Circular 68) has been promulgated to supersede the provisions relating to indirect share transfers under the well-known Circular 698 in China.Announcement 7 reporting is triggered ...   Read on...
Additional articles on tax, finance and investement

- Paying the China price: the costs of Chinese investment
- China's H1 outbound investment grows 29.2% as FDI up 8.3%
- Chinese investment in developed markets
- The Missing Link: Optimizing working capital through supply chain finance
- Money is flooding into China and India

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  • Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
  • 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.
OTHER ON-DEMAND SEMINARS

 

"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell 


"Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon

HR, LEGAL & GOVERNMENT
Don't Get Lazy With Your China Employment Contracts
China law mandates written employment contracts with all (Chinese and expat) full-time employees. Those employment contracts must include the following provisions:- Basic information about the employer and the ...   Read on...
This editorial should send chills down the spine of every foreign company in China
In China, state-owned media speaks for the state itself. So when Xinhua publishes an editorial telling foreign companies to "put their victim mentality to rest... and embrace new rules" on national security that expand' China's ...   Read on...
Additional HR, legal and government articles
- China adopts the new national security law - a top legislative effort to control cyber security
- 8 Ways To Stay Out Of Legal Trouble In China


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CHINA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Despite apparent calm, China's economy remains uncertain
Source: Pulse Headlines

China's economic turmoil is starting to hit US automakers
Source: BusinessInsider.com

China imposing VOC tax on plastics and rubber production
Source: Plastics News

VW Group sales fall nearly 17% in June
Source: Automotive News China

Changing Chinese habits help Mazda outstrip rivals in slowing market
Source: ETAuto.com

Connectivity Links Chinese Automakers, Tech Firms
Source: WardsAuto.com

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OTHER HOT TOPICS
Additional articles on doing business in China
- Best Practices for Effective Relocation to China: A Guide for Mobility Managers
- Customs Policy Update - for the period from May 2015 to June 2015
- Asia Pacific, China register growth in global chip market
- China, Australia sign free trade agreement
- Beyrer: No market access, no deal with China

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