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How Trade Secrets Fuel the International Auto Industry

To expand into China, companies like Toyota, Volkswagen, and BMW were required to work with local manufacturers, who then gained access to crucial knowledge.

Researchers: , Panle Jia Barwick, Shengmao Cao and Shanjun Li

August 1, 2025

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