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In recent decades, the global economy has witnessed significant transformation, primarily due to globalization and technological development. One of the key elements of this change has been the role of China as the “world’s factory,” which has contributed to the intensification of industrial production offshoring. However, in the face of rising labour costs in China, changing geopolitical conditions and the push for sustainable development, we are observing a gradual increase in interest in nearshoring. This article aims to explore the prospects of nearshoring industrial production from China, focusing on the directions of this shift and the challenges it faces.
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