L'UE teme l'invasione di prodotti cinesi high-tech a basso costo, un "China Shock 2.0" che crea deficit commerciali. La Cina produce il doppio di quanto assorbe, con sussidi statali che distorcono il mercato. Cambiare modello di sviluppo sarebbe benefico anche per Pechino.
As the World Cup kicks off, Yiwu, China, is experiencing a surge in orders for merchandise, with some products like squeaky toys booked until 2027. This boom highlights Yiwu's manufacturing prowess, efficient supply chains, and evolving strategy from OEM to independent design and IP protection, reflecting China's broader shift towards 'intelligent manufacturing' and innovation.
South Korea's Yeoju Ceramic Festival apologizes for giving 'Made in China' miniature moon jars as prizes, contradicting its mission to promote local artisans.
European countries are concerned about China's industrial expansion and its impact on local economies. The EU is proposing new regulations to protect its industry from Chinese competition, which has led to job losses and trade imbalances. While some countries, like France, support stricter measures, others, like Germany, are more hesitant due to potential trade repercussions.
UK insurers are showing reluctance to cover Chinese hybrid and electric vehicles, leading to higher costs and limited options for drivers. Insurers cite a lack of repair data, parts supply chains, and claims history as reasons for caution.
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As the world held its breath over the fate of the Middle East this week, France has been gripped by a very different story: a scandal over a chewy rubber giraffe. Sophie la Girafe, the country’s national toy, has long been a symbol of “made in France” craftsmanship, sold as a gift to newborns across the country. But this week, it was revealed the beloved toy has secretly been manufactured in China for the past decade. Vulli, the company behind the toy, quietly began moving production to China as...
ABD, 'Inflation Reduction Act' ile 'Made in USA' çağrısı yaşarken; Çin de 'Made in China 2025' vizyonuyla üretim gücünü teknolojik egemenliğe dönüştürmeye kararlı olduğunu gösterdi. Avrupa Birliği ise...Devamı için tıklayınız
Sales of China-made EVs in South Korea reached 25,000 units in Q1 2026, a 286.1% increase year-on-year. Chinese EVs' market share surged from 4.7% in 2022 to 33.9% in 2025, while Korean brands fell from 75% to 57.2%. Tesla's Shanghai-built models, sold at lower prices with reduced specifications, drove much of the growth, with sales jumping 311% from 2022 to 2025.
Chinese consumer brands including tea chains Chagee, Molly Tea and Mixue, retailer Miniso, EV maker BYD, and sportswear company Anta are rapidly expanding globally, challenging established Western brands. This 'chuhai' (going out to sea) trend is driven by intense domestic competition and a sluggish economy, while companies leverage scale built in China's massive consumer market. Despite 'Made in China' perception challenges, analysts note Chinese products now meet demanding global consumer expectations.
