China aims to systematically strengthen the foundations of its industry—from core components and raw materials to basic software. The five-year plan, published on October 22, 2026, targets segments in which European suppliers have traditionally been strong. This will intensify competition in China and make the protection of know-how even more critical. By 2030, vulnerabilities are… Continue reading New Plan: Strengthening the Industrial Base
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Recoupling through Controlled Localization
The Ukraine conflict is increasingly impacting the business of foreign companies in China. China is responding to massive Western sanctions on Russia by accelerating decoupling in order to become self-sufficient more quickly. Western companies are responding by recoupling their Chinese branch or subsidiary through controlled localization. Headquarters are putting their Chinese subsidiaries back on a… Continue reading Recoupling through Controlled Localization
