Should China rethink its approach to electric vehicles?

04/22/15 • -1 min

As the largest car market in the world, China should be well-positioned to become a leading player in electric vehicles. Yet so far, things haven’t worked out as planned. Despite billions spent on subsidies, tax breaks, and other incentives, electric vehicles have yet to take off.

In this podcast, Nick Leung talks to Paul Gao, Larry Wang and Mingyu Guan about a new report they’ve just published that takes a closer look at what China needs to do to kick-start its electric vehicle market. Paul is a senior partner who leads McKinsey’s auto practice in Asia. Larry and Mingyu are partners with McKinsey’s auto practice in China. Nick is managing partner of McKinsey’s Greater China Practice.

Image: Mike Lau / flickr

Image: Mike Lau / flickr

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Getting Products to Chinese Consumers Productively

China has one of the world’s largest and most complex distribution networks for moving consumer goods. What should companies do to ensure that their products are delivered efficiently and profitably?

In this podcast, Nick Leung talks to Daniel Zipser and Felix Poh about a new survey that takes a closer look at this topic. Daniel is a Partner who leads McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales Practice in China. Felix is a Partner with our Consumer Practice in China. Nick is Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Greater China Practice.

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Is a Bubble Brewing in China’s Internet?

China has the second largest e-commerce market in the world. Startups continue to list on overseas and domestic markets at sky high valuations, but some observers are wondering, is a bubble brewing in China’s red-hot Internet market?

In this podcast, Nick Leung talks to Alan Lau and Kevin Wang on this topic. Alan and Kevin are Partners in the Hong Kong office who lead McKinsey Digital in Asia and China. Nick is Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Greater China Practice.

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