How Chinese Toy Company Pop Mart Is Taking Over the World
A Shanghai-based maker of “blind box” figurines made $1.8 billion last year—and continues to grow across the world.
Bogg Bag Is Expanding Production Out of China, Offering a Playbook for Uncertain Times
Bogg is contemplating a $5 increase for its most popular original-size tote bag, which would raise the prize from $90 to $95, ...
An Obscure Trade Provision May Be Driving U.S. Factory Closures
They blame a once-obscure trade provision, called de minimis, which has been thrust into the spotlight in recent months.
For Chinese auto part suppliers, Americans are picking up the tab for Trump's tariffs
One manufacturer told NBC News that she had managed to push the existing 45% duty on her products onto American customers.
‘We are helpless’: How Trump’s tariffs are hitting one Chinese factory owner
The duties have also upended small businesses in the US that depend on factories in China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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'Made in China 2025' has been a partial success
In May 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the "Made in China 2025" (MIC25) strategic economic plan, aiming to transform China from the world's low-cost factory into a leader in emerging ...
The Hidden Loser in Trump’s Auto Tariffs: Domestic EV Manufacturing
The president’s new tariffs on imported vehicles and his plans to kill a popular tax credit will likely torpedo demand for ...
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I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw
My visit included a full day at NIU’s factory, starting in the showroom to see a range of the company’s products. NIU ...
Counting the potential toll of Trump’s tariffs on major Asian economies
Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses. U.S.