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Reshoring index shows inbound Chinese goods fell to lowest level in 10 years amid geopolitical tensions
Beijing’s world trade dominance will make cutting it out of global supply chains a tough task
Taiwanese manufacturers in Kunshan are cutting staff and wages and pushing orders abroad over geopolitical risk
Lobbying in Karnataka leads to landmark legislation that anticipates iPhone production in southern state
Highest manufacturing reading since 2012 offers early signal of recovery following zero-Covid reversal
Local governments send delegations to global trade fairs to woo back customers and fight decoupling
Japanese component maker is investing at home with first new plant in nearly two decades
‘Detroit of south-east Asia’ courts investment from both of Asia’s giants
Production shift within tech industry ‘looks irreversible’, says executive at one supplier
Semiconductor maker says it has spent $60bn at home to expand cutting-edge production
iPhone maker aims to have ‘out of China’ production alternatives for crucial products
Group hedges its risk as Washington seeks to curb Beijing’s capacity to develop advanced technology
A young population and supportive government policies are driving a digital transformation
Local governments are looking for workers to fill factories ahead of peak holiday sales season
Inflation remains subdued as Covid lockdowns stifle demand in world’s second-biggest economy
Manufacturers have been left reeling from lockdowns, global inflation and waning appetite for products
Company prepares ‘back-up’ at other sites as worsening outbreak affects main Zhengzhou factory
How Zhongwang’s overexpansion left the manufacturing giant bankrupt with $64bn in debt
South Korean chipmaker expects difficulties upgrading Chinese factory
Move a sign south Asian country is gaining importance in supply chain
Lee Jong-ho says new legislation will boost competitiveness in supply chain and security
New Delhi has been working to lure companies seeking to diversify supply chains
Amendment could add human and environmental rights to eligibility criteria
Industry body says 35,000 engineers needed within 10 years to revive country’s semiconductor sector
US tech group asks suppliers to build up extra inventory as contingency plan
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