Empower Your Asian Manufacturing Decisions with intelloTRAK®At EAC, we have been at the forefront of guiding clients and foreign investors through the complexities of establishing and managing manufacturing operations in China for the past three decades. While the landscape may have shifted, the demand for strategic location selection continues to stay strong – whether you’re embarking on a new venture or considering a relocation.The arena of Asian manufacturing is changing, and so are the tools you need to succeed. We are thrilled to announce intelloTRAK®, a groundbreaking digital tool that harnesses our extensive experience to empower your location search. Curious …
Navigating the EV Market Shift in China
China’s Unrivaled Position in the EV LandscapeThe electric vehicle (EV) market in China continues to redefine the automotive industry’s future. In 2023, China solidified its position as a global leader by accounting for nearly 60% of worldwide EV sales (measured in car registrations), a significant indicator of its growing dominance, according to data from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global EV Outlook 2024, a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization. This trend is not just a fleeting phase but a clear signal of the shifting dynamics in the global car market, with projections showing that one in three cars in China will …
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)What is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership? Signed in November 2020, the RCEP is a Free-Trade Agreement between 15 countries including the ASEAN nations, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. As of 2020, the member countries account for ~30% of the world’s population and ~30% of global GDP. In March 2021, China became the first signatory to ratify RCEP, around three months ahead of schedule. The agreement can be viewed as the regional answer to the failed Transatlantic Partnership and a complementation of the existing CPTPP. Its purpose is to eliminate tariff and non-tariff …