The Chinese EV Boom: Opportunities and Risks for American Companies

A Crowded Market with Global Reach China’s automotive landscape is massive, with over 100 active brands vying across every segment, from budget compacts to luxury electric vehicles (EVs). A chart mapping this market reveals its scale and fragmentation. A few players, like BYD, have already disrupted Europe with aggressive pricing and cutting-edge tech, riding a […]

China’s Robotics Revolution

An executive from a Detroit-based manufacturing firm recently returned from a factory tour in Shenzhen, describing a “dark factory” where robots autonomously welded, assembled, and packaged components without any need for human oversight. This glimpse into China’s automation prowess left a lasting impression, echoing sentiments from Ford’s CEO Jim Farley, who called it “the most […]

China’s 2025 Competition Law

China’s revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), effective October 15, 2025, is a game-changer for global businesses. This isn’t just a tweak—it’s a bold overhaul that extends China’s regulatory reach worldwide, tightens digital rules, and holds executives personally accountable. For US companies with ties to China—whether through operations, suppliers, or customers—this law demands immediate attention. The […]

China’s Solar Giant Lights Up Xinjiang: A New Era for Renewable Energy

Last week, I stumbled across a story that stopped me in my tracks. Out in the sprawling desert near Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, China has flipped the switch on the world’s largest solar farm. This isn’t just another renewable energy project—it’s a 3.5-gigawatt behemoth stretching across 32,947 acres, a footprint so vast it could […]

Shenzhen at 40: A Blueprint for U.S. Companies Eyeing China’s Market

  This week marks a milestone worth noting: the 40th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in southern China. Once a modest fishing village, Shenzhen has transformed into a dazzling metropolis, driving innovation and embodying China’s pledge to economic reform and global openness. For U.S. businesses, this evolution isn’t just a success story—it’s a […]

China’s Tech Takeover: Lessons from the Made in China 2025 Success

  China’s rise as a global tech powerhouse is no longer a prediction—it’s a reality. From the AI chatbot DeepSeek to the electric vehicle giant BYD, and from TikTok’s social media dominance to DJI’s drone supremacy, Chinese technology is reshaping industries worldwide. This surge traces back to a bold 10-year plan launched in 2015: Made […]