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Steel: protectionism, overcapacity and localisation

Market fragmentation and trade defence deepen supply-chain regionalisation; decarbonisation depends on state support.

Corporate APAC DeskSector briefMarket IntelligenceMarket Entry ReadinessSteelRegulatorySupply chainGlobal Business Monitoring 2/2026

Industrial IT: AI data-centre demand hits component shortages

Unprecedented data-centre and cloud demand collides with shortages of basic electronic components and long capacity lead times.

Corporate APAC DeskSector briefMarket IntelligenceMarket Entry ReadinessIndustrial ITSupply chainTechnologyGlobal Business Monitoring 2/2026

China radar: semiconductor sovereignty and the supercycle

AI-demand supercycle, multi-year contracts, regionalisation; China builds a sovereign industry while Europe pivots to tech sovereignty.

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China radar: auto expansion into Europe via localisation

Chinese car share in Europe >10%; Chery/BYD/SAIC/Geely build or buy capacity to bypass EU tariffs.

Corporate APAC DeskCountry radarMarket IntelligenceMarket Entry ReadinessAutomotiveCompetitiveRegulatoryGlobal Business Monitoring 2/2026