Transportation

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

The last few months have seen multiple developments affecting the sector, particularly the automotive industry. China increased automotive purchase subsidies and approved the first batch of companies to participate in its pilot scheme for L3 and L4 autonomous vehicle testing. The United States gathered partners to discuss connected vehicle risks, and the European Union began assessing provisional countervailing duties on...

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

The last few months have seen multiple developments affecting US companies that operate in the transportation industry. For starters, President Joe Biden directed USTR to increase Section 301 tariffs on Chinese EVs and EV batteries, the US Department of Commerce launched an inquiry into China’s involvement with the connected vehicle supply chain, MOFCOM and PBOC released policies to boost automobile consumption, and the...

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

The last few months have seen multiple developments affecting US companies that operate in the transportation industry. The US Department of Treasury released long-awaited proposed guidance on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. President Biden and President Xi committed to work toward increasing flights between their countries. And China announced the launch of a trial visa-free program for...

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

The last few months have seen multiple notable developments affecting the transportation industry. Earlier this month, China and the United States took action to increase flights between the two countries, and US and Chinese airlines have since announced plans to increase service.

The announcements follow the recent expansion of China’s visa-on-arrival policy and the resumption of group travel for Chinese citizens...

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

This update covers notable policy updates relating to the automotive and aviation sectors over the past several months. I welcome your feedback on how these and other issues may impact your business. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like to discuss anything. Special thanks to Gavin Fu and Xiuyu Li for their assistance.

Sincerely,

John Clark (柯强) Business Advisory Services Manager US-China Business...

Dear USCBC members interested in the transportation industry,

Over the past several months, there have been a number of policy updates relating to the transportation industry. In this update, I highlight recent key policy developments for the automotive, aviation, shipping, and logistics sectors. Special thanks to Ben Hu, Dan Zheng, and Gavin Fu for their assistance.

As always, I welcome your feedback on how these and other issues may impact your business. Please do not...

Dear USCBC member interested in transportation policies,

As part of our regular monitoring of policy developments, we identified recent happenings in the automotive, aviation, and shipping industries that may be of interest to you. Updates include consumption and market data, changes to automotive subsidies, additions to China’s autonomous driving regulatory framework, new or updated industry development plans, and other developments.

There has been increased pressure on...

Dear USCBC Member Interested in Transportation Policies,

As part of our regular monitoring of policy developments, we identified developments in transportation policy in the automotive, aviation, and shipping industries that may be of interest to you. Updates include plans to diversify the Chinese automotive industry and tend to overcapacity, removal of the ship building industry white list, new or updated industry development plans, and other developments.

There has been...

Dear USCBC Member Interested in Transportation Policies,

As part of our regular monitoring of policy developments, we identified developments in transportation policy in the automotive, aviation, and shipping industries that may be of interest to you. Updates include transportation reforms within bonded zones, further opening of China’s transportation market, restructuring of aviation regulation and supervision, and other developments.

The automotive industry has been a focus...

Dear USCBC Member Interested in Transportation Policies,

As part of our regular monitoring of policy developments, we identified developments in transportation policy in the automotive, aviation, and shipping industries that may be of interest to you. Updates include transportation reforms within free trade zones, streamlining auto industry regulations, restrictions on foreign investment in road infrastructure, and other developments.

The...

The last few months have been very busy in the auto industry in China:

The US and China have exchanged threats of tariffs on the industry, most recently with President Trump announcing a national security-based investigation aimed at imposing tariffs on imported vehicles and components. At the same time, China has taken steps to decrease its tariffs on imported cars and car parts. 
  China’s electric vehicle sector continues to rapidly evolve in response to government mandates...

Dear USCBC members interested in the Automotive industry:

We recently came across a number of policy and news developments related to the automotive industry as a part of USCBC’s regular monitoring of Chinese government and press sources.
 
There has been a particular focus on building standards and guidance related to autonomous and connected vehicles as of late. In the last month alone the following regulatory developments were announced:

Beijing announced new...

Dear USCBC member:

We recently came across a number of policy and news developments related to the automotive industry as a part of USCBC’s regular monitoring of Chinese government and press sources.

NEVs continue to be a focus of government action following the delay of implementation of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) mandate in late September. Notably, China is reportedly moving to lift restrictions on the ownership of NEV manufacturers as well as extending subsidies to the...

Dear USCBC members interested in the aviation industry:

As part of our regular monitoring of PRC press and government websites, we recently came across several new developments we thought may be of interest to you. I have included links to the articles below, as well as summaries in English. 

I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions regarding these or other China-related issues, please contact me at [email protected].
 
Best,
...

Dear USCBC members interested in the automotive industry:

As part of our regular monitoring of PRC press and government websites, we recently came across several new developments we thought may be of interest to you and are passing them along in case you haven’t already seen them. I have included links to the articles below, as well as summaries in English.

I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions regarding these or other China-related issues,...

Dear USCBC members interested in the aviation industry:

As part of our regular monitoring of PRC press and government websites, we recently came across several new developments we thought may be of interest to you. I have included links to the articles below, as well as summaries in English. 

I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions regarding these or other China-related issues, please contact me at [email protected].
 
Best,
...

Dear USCBC member companies interested in the automotive industry:

As part of our regular monitoring of PRC press and government websites, we recently came across several new developments we thought may be of interest to you:

Three Agencies Release “Automotive Industry Long-Term Development Plan” Notice

April 25

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC...

Dear USCBC members interested in the automotive industry:

 

As part of our regular monitoring of PRC press and government websites, we recently came across several new developments we thought may be of interest to you:

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