The decision by global aerospace leaders to invest in Querétaro over other mature industrial hubs was explicitly anchored to one piece of strategic infrastructure: an aeronautical university designed as a full-scale factory. This precedent, the Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ), demonstrates a proven governance model for de-risking the single most critical variable for advanced manufacturingRead more ⟶
Author: Alex Moreau-Wang
Dr. Alex Moreau-Wang is a leading authority on Mexico-China bilateral strategic cooperation and geoeconomics. With an elite academic background (Harvard, Johns Hopkins) and a unique perspective forged in intelligence analysis, he is now a trusted advisor to the Mexican government and a respected voice in China's investment circles. His work focuses on designing investment governance frameworks, managing trilateral dynamics (Mexico-China-U.S.), and promoting investment for mutual development. In his analyses, Dr. Moreau-Wang offers strategic insights on co-investment in technology, the development of value chains, and strengthening economic sovereignty in a complex global environment.
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