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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
Digital Disruption in China's Automotive Industry - Implications for German Manufacturers
Recent advances in the world of mobile connectivity, big data and social networks have infiltrated the traditional realm of the automotive industry and are beginning to redraw the competitive landscape among traditional hardware ...   Read on ...
China Stimulates Auto Market (download report)
Stimulus measures provide tailwind for sentiment. Chinese government will reduce by half (10% to 5%) taxes paid on new vehicles with engines 1.6 liters or less, a segment representing 70% of volume and covering many of weakest ...    Read on...
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 ...    Read on...
Additional China automotive articles
- Coming down to earth: Economic turbulence has China decelerating
- China vehicle maintenance sector faces shake-up from new rules
- China to champion eco-vehicles with favorable policies
- China: Antitrust rules for auto sector soon

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Changing Landscape of Connected Vehicle Market to Reach $1.2 Trillion by 2020, With 1.5 Million Professionals -- Candidates for Training
Much of today's workforce does not have the knowledge or skills to make connected vehicles safe from cyber security attacks, threatening to cost companies billions of dollars ...    Read on...
MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Manufacturers warn against dropping guard on China
The European Union could lose up to 3.5 million jobs if it removes its trade defences against China, according to a study for a group of 25 European manufacturing federations published on Friday (18 September).The report, presented ...   Read on...
As China Devalues its Currency, Manufacturing-Sourcing Decisions Need to be More Strategic than Ever
Deep, case-by-case analysis and tight project management are key in "a world of constant flux". A new survey conducted by Alix Partners points to the fragility of today's global ...    Read on...
Additional articles on the economy and manufacturing in China
- Why US manufacturers are nixing the US for China
- Robot Revolution Sweeps China's Factory Floors
- China Economy: Weakened But Still Growing
- China identifies priority sectors for industrial upgrades
- China Voice: The world needs to adapt to slower China growth
- CFOs fear the worst for China's economy but think Europe may be stabilizing

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TAX, FINANCE, INVESTMENT and M&A
Potential Game Changers: Roundup of Legal Changes in the China Payments Industry
The payments industry in China has witnessed significant changes in the regulatory landscape in the last few months.Today marks the end of a consultation period on Draft Administrative Measures for ...      Read on...
Notice For The 2015 Annual Inspection
On July 13, 2015, the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, State Administration for Taxation and the State Administration for Statistics jointly issued the Notice on the Commencement of the 2015 Joint Annual ...   Read on...
Additional articles on tax, finance, investment and M&A
- Best practices for China M&A
- China property investment rules eased
- New PRC-Taiwan double tax arrangement expected to encourage cross-straits trade and investment
- Circular 122 - China Starts to Unwind Limits on Foreign Investment in Real Estate in Response to Slowing Economy

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
The Extension of Labor Contracts in China: Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management
Based on China's Labor Contract Law, there are strict regulations on labor contract extensions. It is important for foreign companies to be aware of the hidden perils behind continued employment without a contract; without ...   Read on...
How to Handle Audits by Labor Bureaus in China
In recent months, the number of international businesses in China (especially Beijing) that have been contacted by the local labor bureau for an audit has been markedly rising. These audit processes can come out of the blue and ...     Read on...
Additional HR, legal and government articles
- Holiday Pay Cases in Hong Kong
- Shanghai international schools are priced beyond the reach of many expats
CHINA GLOBAL HEADLINES
China auto sales will stagnate for two years, firm predicts
Source: Automotive News

Euro auto parts suppliers set to weather China slowdown in 2015
Source: Moody's

China's Strategy in U.S. Car Market: Make Parts First
Source: The Wall Street Journal

China tax cut on small cars seen lifting sales, VW to benefit
Source: Reuters

China is asking U.S. tech firms to sign this controversial new pledge
Source: Fortune

China still land of opportunity: the Caterpillar story
Source: Xinhuanet

China's Workers Stumble as Factories Stall
Source: The Wall Street Journal

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OTHER HOT TOPICS
Additional articles on doing business in China
- The Next Innovation Opportunity in China
- Reasons To Avoid Arbitration In China
- Accessing foreign websites in China may soon get a lot less terrible
- 3 errors to avoid strategically in the China Market
- Smarter China Trademark Owners
- China's air pollution: mapped, color-coded and in real time
- China encourages creative cooperation with foreign firms

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