China Automotive

China Automotive: From Tech Transfer to Startup Super Nation

How did China go from copying Western car tech to leading the global EV race?

I never imagined that one day I would stand on a stage at a major auto show in China alongside industry leaders from Xiaomi, BAIC, Dongfeng, and others to discuss the Chinese automotive sector.
While this book mainly discusses the automotive sector, it also explores contemporary China and how it has become an innovation and startup superpower, often overlooked by people.
It has a bit of my personal story and a bit of China's 5,000-year history, all aimed at sharing my views and tips on how China became what it is today.
It will cover the following topics:

🚗 What made Chinese automotive startups outpace global giants?
⚡ How did policy, culture, and ambition align to energize innovation?
🌍 What did Western companies get wrong, and what can we learn, and what measures did they take?
🌍 What are the effects of the global frictions on the industry, and how did they react?

Drawing on real-world experience in China, Latin America, and Israel, Hagai Gat brings a rare hybrid lens: part insider, part outsider; part business, part strategy. This book blends stories, strategy, and theory to help you understand what’s happening. and what’s next.

You’ll walk away with:

A fresh view on China’s EV revolution

Tools to think strategically about mobility, innovation, and geopolitics

A curated list of further reading and an online hub for deeper learning

Whether you’re in energy, tech, mobility, or just curious about the shifting global stage, this book is your shortcut to understanding a new world order on wheels.