China’s rare earths export controls on seven critical elements have jolted global supply chains, marking a bold escalation in its trade standoff with President Trump and the United States Announced on 4 April 2025, China’s move to restrict rare earths came as a direct counter to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, unveiled just days earlier, which slapped a 50% levy on Chinese imports. Beijing’s response targets samarium, gadolinium, terbium,… …
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China’s robotics industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from a nation heavily reliant on imported technology to a global powerhouse in both production and adoption. It’s a story of ambition, investment, and a relentless drive to modernise, with the sector now playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic future. Over the last 10 years, the growth in China’s robotics industry has been nothing… …
As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s vast domestic market, advanced digital ecosystem, and strategic focus on modernisation have made it a global leader in several industries, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory at Woodburn Accountants & Advisors
Chinese EV brand BYD and Elon Musk’s Tesla have been battling it out to be the world’s biggest electric vehicle company in recent years. But as BYD seemingly pulls ahead, what are the implications for the rest of the industry and global markets as a whole? Chinese EV manufacturer BYD posted record sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, as Elon Musk’s Tesla saw sales slow for the first time… …
On 3 December 2024, China banned shipments to the US of several minerals and metals used in semiconductor manufacturing and military applications, citing national security concerns. The move, which prohibits the export to the US of products such as gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials, strengthens China’s existing limits on critical mineral exports and represents a rapid retaliation to the US Commerce Department’s latest round of tech export controls announced on Monday, 4 December 2024. …
BYD and Tesla are battling it out to be the world’s biggest electric vehicle company. But what are the implications for the rest of the industry and global markets as a whole? 2024 started with a surprise for the automotive industry as Chinese manufacturer BYD announced that it sold more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) (526,409) than Elon Musk’s Tesla (484, 507) in Q4 of 2023. This is the first time… …
China’s rapid advancements in battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology have positioned it as a global leader in the automotive industry, writes Tom Pattinson With a growing focus on sustainable transportation and environmental consciousness, Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are making significant strides in BEV battery technology, revolutionising the industry and impacting markets worldwide. China’s emergence as an electric vehicle (EV) powerhouse has been underpinned by its dedication to innovative battery… …
China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of chemical products, which makes the chemical industry central to its economy. As China’s economic policy shifts toward consumption-driven growth and more sophisticated products, the result is likely to lead to additional growth in the demand for speciality chemicals, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory, Woodburn Global In China, business segments that are closely connected to the chemicals industry include agriculture, automobile… …
In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the commercial transportation sector, encompassing vehicles like lorries, buses and other public service vehicles, writes Tom Pattinson With an increasing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating air pollution, China’s aggressive push towards NEV use is not only environmentally conscious but also a strategic move to establish itself as a global leader… …
The convergence of technology, changing consumer behaviours and a commitment to environmental consciousness is redefining the way vehicles are bought, sold and serviced in the world’s largest automotive market, writes Tom Pattinson Over the last few decades, China has become a global automotive giant. This remarkable growth has been paralleled by the development of a solid car dealership model, initially centred around the ‘4S system’ – an acronym for ‘sales,… …