"Local governments 'only think as far as they can see,' ignoring the national economy."

"The only bright spot has been exports, which could be hit by the tariff hike,” Prof. Zhu said. “So they have to do something to stimulate domestic demand and consumption.”

For Marco Kiefer, Global EMBA 2022 alumni and current Senior Manager Carline Controlling at Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service, understanding the nature of this change (and its subsequent impact) needs constant consideration. Discussing his work, his deepening roots in China and his broader reflections on the auto industry.

In an interview discussing his professional journey within Autoliv, Fabien explains how China has become a global hub for auto innovation, and why it appeals to companies and individuals who want to be at the centre of the industry’s next developmental stage.