As global trade tensions persist, a recent on-the-ground exploration in Guangdong Province offers fresh insights into how Chinese industries are adapting to shifting economic headwinds. Zhu He, deputy director of the Research Department at the China Finance 40 Forum, joined CGTN's Chinese Factories Know How series to analyze supply chain resilience amid ongoing tariff uncertainties between the world's two largest economies.
During factory visits in southern China's manufacturing hub, Zhu observed how businesses are leveraging technological upgrades and diversified market strategies to maintain competitiveness. "The global trade landscape isn't static – it's a dynamic ecosystem," he told CGTN, emphasizing that while tariffs create short-term disruptions, market forces ultimately drive long-term adjustments across supply chains.
This perspective comes as multinational corporations increasingly adopt "China+1" strategies, balancing production between the Chinese mainland and Southeast Asian partners. Analysts suggest such adaptations could reshape regional economic integration patterns while maintaining China's central role in global manufacturing networks.
