US Semiconductor Ban on China & Implications for International Companies in China

US Semiconductor Ban on China & Implications for International Companies in ChinaAlongside 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 advanced …

Lokalisierung der globalen ESG-Strategie in China

Lokalisierung der globalen ESG-Strategie in ChinaWeltweit machen immer mehr internationale Unternehmen (MNCs) ESG zu einem zentralen Bestandteil ihrer Konzernstrategie. Als führendes Produktionsland und einer der größten Märkte spielt China für diese MNCs eine wichtige Rolle. China hat jedoch andere Anforderungen, wenn es um die Erfüllung gesetzlicher Vorschriften und die Einführung von ESG-Initiativen geht, da China seine eigene Strategie und Roadmap in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit hat. Dies macht die Lokalisierung der ESG-Strategie zu einer wesentlichen Aufgabe für alle chinesischen Niederlassungen multinationaler Unternehmen.Gemäß der Mission der nationalen Entwicklung und Erneuerung betonte Präsident Xi im Bericht des 20. Nationalkongresses der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas (KPCh) …

Localization of Global ESG Strategy in China

SUSTAINABILITY –Localization of Global ESG Strategy in ChinaHow 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 and …

De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk Mitigation

De-risking China – Corporate Foresight and Risk MitigationIn 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 Germany, …

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 2019 …

Business Transformation Strategy

Business Transformation StrategyAgile und zukunftsorientierte Strategien für den lokalen Markt. Da China eine qualitativ hochwertige Entwicklung anstrebt, haben westliche Unternehmen große Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich Qualität. Es stellt sich die Frage, wie sie in die lokalen Märkte eintreten und diese Möglichkeiten ausschöpfen können. EAC bietet hierzu das ‘Business Transformation Mindset‘.„Hochwertige Entwicklung“ ist eine nationale Wirtschaftsreform, die von der chinesischen Regierung verfolgt wird. Es soll die nationale Wirtschaft von einer Hochgeschwindig-keitswachstumsphase in eine qualitativ hochwertige Entwicklungsphase überführen. Diese Reformwelle dreht sich um die Versorgung mit Gütern und Dienstleistungen, Humanressourcen und ökologische Nachhaltigkeit.Download ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim …

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 ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim Management SolutionsFebruar 23, 2023How “Energy Efficiency” Can Help Cut …

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 …

Service Excellence von Industrieunternehmen in China

Service Excellence von Industrieunternehmen in ChinaChinesische Kunden suchen zunehmend nach qualifizierten Pre- und After-Sales-Service Lösungen von westlichen Herstellern, während ausländische Technologieführer oft ihren Vorsprung bei der „Fit-to-Mainstream“-Servicestrategie vor Ort verlieren. Was tun, um nicht nur als Maschinen, sondern auch als Serviceanbieter im Markt zu bestehen?Ein kurzes Whitepaper fasst die wichtigsten Markttrends in China zusammen und soll bei der Beantwortung der wichtigsten Fragen helfen.Download ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim Management SolutionsFebruar 23, 2023How “Energy Efficiency” Can Help Cut Emissions/Carbon Footprint!Januar 3, 2023India Review 2022 – Our recap of key market developmentsDezember 21, 2022China Review 2022 – Our market …

“Design-to-Value” Machine Building Concept

“Design-to-Value” Machine Building ConceptGrowth 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 AsiaGrowth 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 ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim Management SolutionsFebruar 23, 2023How “Energy Efficiency” Can Help Cut Emissions/Carbon Footprint!Januar 3, 2023India Review 2022 …

Service Excellence of Industrial Companies in China

Service Excellence of Industrial Companies in ChinaLocal customers are increasingly looking for qualified pre- and after-sales services from Western manufacturers, while leaderships often lose their edge on “Fit-to-Mainstream” local service strategy. EAC offers the service excellence strategy concept.Please find the link to our latest white paper on service in China below.Download ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim Management SolutionsFebruar 23, 2023How “Energy Efficiency” Can Help Cut Emissions/Carbon Footprint!Januar 3, 2023India Review 2022 – Our recap of key market developmentsDezember 21, 2022China Review 2022 – Our market and industry perspectives for you