Manufacturing

Foreign‑invested firms in China are increasingly turning to cross‑border restructuring to reduce risk while keeping a foothold in the Chinese market Cross‑border restructuring offers a way to de‑risk supply chains, sidestep punitive tariffs, and build operational resilience without abandoning China entirely. It is not just moving factories from China to Vietnam or Indonesia. It requires a strategic overhaul of tax structures, legal entities, workforce plans, intellectual property arrangements, supplier networks, …

China’s semiconductor industry is rapidly advancing, driven by state-backed initiatives and domestic innovation China’s semiconductor sector has emerged as a cornerstone of its technological ambition, propelled by significant government investment and a strategic push for self-sufficiency. In 2024, the industry was valued at £134.2 billion, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from 2025 to 2034, potentially reaching £283.7 billion by 2034. This growth reflects China’s …

The Tianjin Free Trade Zone offers a gateway to northern China, with tax incentives and opportunities in aviation, finance and e-commerce.

China’s manufacturing industry powers much of the global economy, producing everything from smartphones to industrial machinery at a scale, quality and cost that few other nations can rival. For British businesses, tapping into this vast production hub offers undeniable advantages, including lower costs, rapid scalability, and access to a sprawling network of suppliers. However, ensuring consistent quality control when manufacturing in China remains a formidable challenge, particularly for British firms …

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, …

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 …