A railway worker holds a sign reading “Hankou Station welcomes you!” as passengers board the first high-speed train to leave after the resumption of services in Wuhan, Hubei, on April 8, after 11 weeks of lockdown. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
Why the coronavirus crisis won’t weaken China’s position in the global supply chain
- China’s role is changing, without a doubt, as the economy shifts gear into developing its hi-tech and services sectors
- Its innovation, and still considerable manufacturing heft, will ensure it has a place in the global value chain while its huge domestic market will continue to draw businesses from around the world
A railway worker holds a sign reading “Hankou Station welcomes you!” as passengers board the first high-speed train to leave after the resumption of services in Wuhan, Hubei, on April 8, after 11 weeks of lockdown. Photo: AP