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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE

China's Green Car Scandal Just Got Bigger

The Chinese government is accusing more than 20 car companies of illegally taking green car subsidies, according to state media reports. In one such case, China will revoke the production licenses of the green car company ...    Read on ...

Success and challenges of Chinese-brand vehicles

China's three automakers are in the fast lane with their own brand vehicles. Geely Auto, Chang'an Automobile, and Beijing Automotive Industry Group, or the BAIC Group for short, say their cumulative production in the past few years ...   Read on...
Autos/Trucks: China Vehicle Demand Continues to See Upside Through July (2016)

China auto demand increased 26% yoy in July, benefitting from easy yoy comps (down 5% in 2015). Sequentially, demand declined 9% versus the normal seasonal decline of 11%, implying a modest improvement. Production ...   Read on...
The China Automotive Aftermarket: Trends and Opportunities

GlobalBusinessProfessor.com's latest Audio Interview, "The China Automotive Aftermarket: Trends and Opportunities", features Keith Lomason, China automotive aftermarket expert. In the 9-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Lomason ...   Read on...
Additional China automotive industry articles

- Chinese auto industry rides high with EV sales

- Ford shelves compact car program for China, India; to tweak existing models



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I would like to share with you an event that represents a unique opportunity for you to step up and step out. The Cattle Baron's Ball is one of Detroit's most distinguished events. This one-of-a-kind western themed evening has raised over $14M for the American Cancer Society ...   Read on...
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Using Robots to Attack High Labor Costs - in China!

Chinese Labor Costs Twice that in Mexico and Four Times in India, Chinese Factory Told. Trillions of dollars of goods are produced each year in China by companies that used to manufacturer in the US or Europe, moves ...     Read on...

China should reduce production costs for manufacturers as competition with India grows

The competitive pressure on China's manufacturing sector from India is perhaps much bigger than China imagined. China's actual salary has grown 10.6 percent since 2008, while India has seen a salary growth of just 0.2 percent during ...     Read on...

Japan, China, U.S. Ports Seen at Highest Catastrophe Risk

Ports in Japan, China and the U.S. face the greatest financial risk from natural disasters because of their vulnerable locations and increasing cargo volumes, a risk management firm said.Nagoya, Japan leads all ports with a ...     Read on...

Additional articles on manufacturing, economy and supply chain management

- China's Manufacturing Sector Starts To Grow, First Time Since November 2014

- China's economy maintains momentum in challenging conditions

- China Orders Lower Domestic Logistics Costs

- China to build 40 manufacturing innovation centers by 2025

- The New China Silk Road: Changing the face of oil & gas in Southeast Asia

UPS X-Port Challenge Brings Opportunity to Local Businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses with global aspirations have the opportunity to win $10,000 in export shipping with UPS. The UPS X-PORT Challenge aims to help local businesses export to international markets ...     Read on...

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TAX, FINANCE & LEGAL

China Further Liberalises Regime for Administration of Foreign Invested Enterprises

On 3 September 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress amended relevant laws on foreign-invested enterprises and the Ministry of Commerce has also issued a set of draft measures, both aiming to further relax ...     Read on...

New Law Enabling a Quicker Process to Incorporate China Subsidiaries

Rollover of Negative List and Recordal System Nationwide.On September 3, 2016 China published a new law[1], which amended the four laws[2] governing foreign invested enterprises ("FIEs") including joint ventures ...     Read on...

Additional tax, finance and legal articles

- Cyber security in China (download report)

- China: Country VAT Essentials Guide 2016 (download guide)

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China Ministry of Human Resources Issues Three New Regulations to Strengthen Enforcement of Labor Laws in 2017

Within the space of two months, the China Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security ("MHRSS") has issued three successive regulations aimed at strengthening enforcement of labor laws and regulations and ensuring ...   Read on...

Managing Risk and Compliance with your Global Traveler

In this Audio Interview, Kellie Herrick of Ernst & Young discusses managing risk and compliance challenges with your global travelers and ...     Listen to interview...

Additional HR and talent management articles

- China Employment Law Update

- China: Demographics as Destiny

 

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DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA

How corporate decision making is changing in China

China findings overview.Huge amounts of data are now at the fingertips of businesses. With the ever-increasing influx of data, both "big" and "small", executives can know radically more about their businesses, customers, employees ...     Read on...

If you want to understand China, understand this industry

A lot of major investors want clues on China's economic "transition," and many analysts say the country's steel sector is the one to watch. Steel is seen as emblematic of the worst of China's economy: A heavily state-supported ...     Read on...

Rolling out the Unwelcome Wagon?

Xi's remarks during G20 of protectionist "backwardness" contrast with three-fourths of AmCham China member companies who reported feeling less welcome in China than in previous years. During his opening speech ...     Read on...

Additional 'Doing business in China' articles

- Social Media in China: What's Trending?

- In the Power Line Business, 'Made in USA' Thrives in China

- U.S. Firms Profitable in China Despite Headwinds



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