August 2019 edition
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CHINA AUTOMOTIVE
Auto suppliers take more pessimistic view of China vehicle production
CAAM: More action needed to boost car sales
Korean battery firms up investment in China
China's self-driving car prowess is greatly exaggerated
China's first autonomous driving simulation bluebook released
China dedicates a mountain highway to test self-driving cars
China's first intelligent connected expressway conducts self-driving tests
Chinese Auto Makers Go Global as Sales Slow at Home
China's Car Sales Slump: When Will It End?
About 90 Percent of China's New Energy Vehicle Battery Companies May Go Out of Business
Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt
Beijing to have 20,000 electric taxis in 2020
China has world's largest EV charging infrastructure network
Are Chinese Investors Stealing DACH's Automotive Crown Jewels?
Six Chinese Automakers Make It To 2018 Fortune Global 500, Geely Jumps The Most In Rankings
AV Road Testing Goes To Guangzhou: WeRide, GAC Group And Pony.Ai Among First To Receive Permits
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
China: The Future of New and Smart Mobility
Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century: A Global Perspective (2019)
Competition for Talent in Mexico's Automotive Industry: A Bajio Region Case
US-China Trade War: What is Going On, and What You Should Do About It
Developing Your Brand for International Automotive Markets
Setting Up Manufacturing and Related Operations in Vietnam
Labor and Employment Issues are Causing Major Disruption in Mexico's Automotive Supply Chains
How Trump Trade Actions are Disrupting the US Auto Industry
International Media Interviews: Top Tips for Executives
SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADE
Companies in the Crosshairs? China to Enact its own Export Controls
FTZ reforms to stimulate trade flows
Customs Policy Update - for the Period of July 2019
China plans to drop all duties at Shanghai Free Trade Zone: sources
The 7 Problems Manufacturers Will Need To Solve To Move Their Supply Chains Out Of China
China's Guangxi sees robust growth in foreign trade in first 7 months
53-Foot Domestic Containers From China Not on Tariff List
First private highway in Russia to connect China with Western Europe
Auto-Mobility Warehouse of the Future
Auto-Mobility E-Commerce: Setting the pace of Change
Auto-Mobility Battery Logistics: Let's Get Growing
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TAX, FINANCE & LEGAL
The New Rules of Tax Residency: A Potential Trap for Foreigners?
The world's leader in self-driving lidar technology is suing two Chinese companies over IP
China Bank Accounts and Financial Records: I See Some Bad Fraud Rising
China ups crackdown on violations of listed firms
China's central bank digital currency is "ready" after 5 years of development
China Contract Damages Done Right
Utility Model Examination in China is Quietly Changing
Hong Kong signs new protocol to China tax agreement
Taiwan tax incentives for startups
Hong Kong: The SFC's Continued Clampdown on Corporate Fraud and Misconduct
SUCCEEDING IN CHINA
"Importance of Business Intelligence on Decision-Makers When Doing Business in China"
Interview with Xiaodong Han
"Intercultural Business Skills in China"
Interview with Maya Hu-Chan
EVENTS
September 4 - in Brussels, Belgium
CONFERENCE: "
Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
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September 11 - in Ann Arbor, MI (USA)
CONFERENCE: "
The Future of I.T.: Gathering, Analyzing & Using Data Inside the Company & the Vehicle
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October 1 - in Novi, MI (USA)
CONFERENCE: WardsAuto "
UX User Experience
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November 29 - in Mumbai, India
CONFERENCE: ETAuto "
Global Automotive Business Summit 2019
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ON-DEMAND SEMINAR
OnDemand Seminar:
USMCA's Impact on the Global Automotive Industry
Download Research Report:
Potential Impact of USMCA: Perspectives from the Automotive Industry
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March 2019 -
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HR AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
China relaxes visa requirements for foreign talents amid trade conflicts
China's mysterious 'Bian Kong' system that can bar anyone from entering or leaving the country
Is it all over for the Hong Kong expat community?
Employment issues arising out of the Hong Kong protests
What won't I tolerate? Hong Kong's expats mull exit options
How to Avoid China Employment Law Problems, Part 4: Employee Terminations
How China has been working through its population problems
China's workers choose new economy over old
'Made in China' at risk as workers flock to service sector
Expat demand for Beijing's luxury serviced apartments falls as foreign firms scale back their Chinese operations
Class dismissed: Surge in arrests of foreign teachers in China
GLOBAL SALES & MARKETING
How China Is Upending Western Marketing Practices
Learn about the Chinese mobile app market
Developing your brand for international automotive markets
Audio Interviews with David Mattson, CEO and President of Sandler Worldwide Headquarters.
Building a Global Sales Team -
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Managing a Global Sales Team -
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Biggest Challenges Your Global Sales Team Faces -
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Key Skills Your Global Team Needs During Product Launch -
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MANUFACTURING IN CHINA
Trade war hits China manufacturing
Surprise! China's Weakest Link Is Now Its Manufacturing
How to Protect Your Molds When Manufacturing Overseas
China's industrial output up 4.8% in July
Global Supply Chain News: Chinese Factories becoming Desperate, Li and Fung CEO Says
China increases Vietnam investment to ride manufacturing wave
China's steel output to drop in H2: Fitch
CHINA ECONOMY
Nielsen report: China's consumer confidence remains high in Q2
What's Really Behind the Fall in China's GDP?
Center for Data Innovation: U.S. leads AI race, with China closing fast and EU lagging
Open Government Developments in China: Implications for US Businesses
China Economic Monitor: Q2 2019
Chinese FDI into Europe slumps to four-year low, North America sees modest increase in H1 2019