China mandates full value chain integration for foreign firms in public procurement

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China now requires foreign companies to fully integrate their value chains, from R&D to data storage, to secure public procurement contracts. This new policy shifts from previous joint venture requirements, impacting sectors like automotive where German brands once dominated official fleets. The change favors domestic manufacturers and companies like Tesla, which meets local production and data storage mandates for its vehicles assembled in Shanghai.


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