Automotive industry China 2026: Dominated by state-owned enterprises
By Frank-Christian Raffel Not least on the occasion of the Beijing Auto Show 2026 China’s automotive industry is once again the talk of the town. Reason enough for MRL Advisors to highlight the ownership structure of manufacturers there. State-owned companies dominate China’s automotive industry “Joint ventures used to be mandatory for car manufacturers – this […]
MRL Advisors – Selected News China – First Half 2025
The policy and business landscape in China is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities and avenues. However, navigating the complexities of these news and separating the signal from the noise can be challenging, with risks of following the wrong trends or missing relevant updates. At MRL Advisors, our dedicated teams on the ground in China stay […]
Joint venture China, subsidiary (WFOE) or hybrid?
By Frank-Christan Raffel Frank-Christian Raffel has been analyzing and shaping the strategy and corporate form of European companies in China and Southeast Asia since 1997, when he conducted a broad-based study in cooperation with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Chambers of Commerce. It is remarkable how often we hear the question even today, in the […]