Green Hydrogen- India’s emerging economy Initiatives for laying the foundation and groundwork for scaling-up low carbon hydrogen across the economy in India. Hydrogen demand could increase 5-fold by 2050 in India with use in industry being the major driver. By 2030, costs of hydrogen from renewables will fall more than 50% and will start to compete with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.“The thing that is going to help India with a quantum leap in terms of climate is the field of green hydrogen” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi Green hydrogen, considered as one of the cleanest forms of energy in …
China Review 2022 – Our market and industry perspectives for you
China Review 2022 As every year, we have complied another review “China in 2022”. Based on our insights from consulting projects, we are more than happy to share our market and industry perspectives and first look into 2023.In our entire China consulting practice, spanning more than 30 years, we have never encountered such a series of political and economic shockwaves – both internationally and within China. The Russian war in Ukraine followed by soaring energy prices, sky-high inflation and the increasing ideological bloc formation as well as escalating geo-political tensions between the US and China leading to a new height …
Surging Photovoltaics (PV) demand in Europe & Opportunities for European and Chinese Players
Surging photovoltaics (PV) demand in Europe & Opportunities for European and Chinese Players Despite Europe already at the forefront of deploying renewable energy globally, this year European countries, and the rest of the world, are facing the energy crisis. Consequently, Europe has hit record high numbers in generating electricity from the renewables, specifically solar power has shown to be crucial in helping Europe reduce its reliance on gas imports from Russia.According to think tank Ember, between May and August 2022 electricity generation data showed a record high solar power share of 12.2% in the European electricity mix – equal to …
Green Hydrogen Technology Roadmap Europe – China as Competitor or Partner?
Green Hydrogen Technology Roadmap Europe – China as Competitor or Partner? In its efforts to promote energy transition in Europe and decarbonize the energy system, the Hydrogen Accelerator of the REPowerEU Plan highlighted the updated Green Hydrogen ambition. Upscaling of electrolysis capacities remain therefore as priority and with regards to PEM, European players still hold technology advantages. Which role does China play: Competitor or Partner?Europe formulated ambitious plans to boost green hydrogen This year, in its efforts to promote energy transition in Europe and decarbonize the energy system, the Hydrogen Accelerator of the REPowerEU Plan highlighted the updated Green Hydrogen …
US Semiconductor Ban on China & Implications for International Companies in China
US Semiconductor Ban on China & Implications for International Companies in China Alongside the Chips and Science Act and a sweeping set of export controls, the US further undermines China’s ability to import, manufacture, and export the semiconductors that run the world. Finely calibrated and applied on most leading-edge chips, consequences are dramatic. International companies operating and banking on China are urged to re-balance and match their China strategy to prepare for de-risking but to stay in the game.US’s further moves to contain China’s semiconductor industry In early October 2022, the US issued nine new rules, detailing export controls on …
2022 Single’s Day in China – Record set with New Players Joining the Frenzy
2022 Single’s Day in China – Record set with New Players Joining the Frenzy This years’ China Single’s Day, also known as Double Eleven saw a stunning gross merchandising value beyond 1 trillion RMB for the first time. Besides the traditional e-commerce platforms Tmall, JD and Pinduoduo, the frenzy is joined by a variety of new retail platforms. Brands now have access to a much larger pool of consumers across different platforms but are required to refine their promotion strategies. Total GMV from all e-com platforms surpassed 1 trillion According to Syntun, an independent big data monitoring company, the total …
Localization of Global ESG Strategy in China
SUSTAINABILITY –Localization of Global ESG Strategy in China How to adapt your global sustainability strategy to China?Sustainability is taking a core place in current and future policies in China and around the globe. Players in various industries should be well-prepared for upcoming changes. We support your local branches to adapt global sustainability strategies compatible to China.Globally, more and more multi-national companies (MNCs) are putting ESG as a key partof their group strategy. As leading manufacturing country and one of the largestmarkets, China plays an important role for those these MNCs. However, China is quitedifferent if it comes to regulatory fulfillment …
De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk Mitigation
De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk Mitigation In times of ever-increasing geopolitical tensions China’s communist party held its 20th national congress, from the 16th to the 22nd of October, hinting at an even stronger push for self-sufficiency and preparing its population for challenges ahead in cooperating with the west.Soaring energy prices and a sky-high inflation made the headlines in Europe and beyond this year. The Russian invasion in the Ukraine being one main driver, putting into question an over-dependency on Russian oil and gas. This development as well put into spotlight the increasing mutual dependency of Europe, and especially …
RCEP Boosts Cross-Border E-Commerce
RCEP Boosts Cross-Border E-Commerce Since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into effect, cooperation between RCEP regions has continued to deepen. On July 27, 2022, at the 2022 Consumption Innovation Forum of China International Consumer Products Expo, the RCEP Cross-Border E-commerce Purchase (B2C) Index report was released.The new RCEP B2C Index (RCEP Cross-Border E-commerce Purchase B2C Index), focuses on overseas small and medium-sized enterprises, presenting the development trend of digital trade in the RCEP regions. The trend of the new index shows that the that cross-border e-commerce in the RCEP region is booming. The average annual growth rate from …
Business Transformation Strategy
Business Transformation Strategy As China is advocating high-quality development, Western companies have seen development opportunities that focus on quality, also are anxious about how to enter and develop the local markets. EAC offers the business transformation mindset.”High-quality development” is a national economic reform being pursued by the Chinese government. It is to shift national economy from a high-speed growth stage to a high-quality development stage. This wave of reforms revolves the supply of goods and services, Human Resources, and environmental sustainabilityDownload ArticleLatest November 3, 2025 Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in IndiaOktober 29, 2025 China’s October …
XIAOHONGSHU BRAND MARKETING
XIAOHONGSHU BRAND MARKETING Xiaohongshu, or “Little Red Book”/“Red” is a Chinese social-commerce platform founded in 2013. Red started off serving as an online tour guide for Chinese shoppers abroad for consumers to review products and to share their shopping experiences. Currently as a lifestyle sharing platform, Red is considered as one of the prominent channels for brands to reach the wide Chinese consumers.Young and urban users with significant purchasing power The monthly active user (MAU) of Red reached 200 million in November 2021, doubling the MAU of 100 million in January 2020; 50% of the users live in tier 1/2 …
“Design-to-Value” Machine Building Concept
“Design-to-Value” Machine Building Concept Growth in local mainstream markets is an important strategic topic for Western visionary machinery companies. Get insights from EAC’s investigation on how foreign players could develop “Fit-to-Mainstream-Segment” machines in China and Asia.Growth in Chinese MAINSTREAM market has long become a prioritized strategic approach for most Western machinery companies. Leading players believe a “Dual Business Model” can leverage existing strength in premium segment and simultaneously capture new opportunities in the local MAINSTREAM market.Download ArticleLatest November 3, 2025 Unlocking Feedstock Potential: Pathways to Reliable CBG Supply Chains in IndiaOktober 29, 2025 China’s October 2025 Export Controls: Strategic Implications …