Infographic: Made In China

For years, it seems China has cast a shadowy figure on the backdrop of global manufacturing, but lately, the business case for China has become a bit muddy, and factors like inflation and higher wage rates have changed the economics of manufacturing in the Far East.

Anna Wells
Feb 17, 2016

This infographic originally appeared in the January/February edition of IMPO Magazine. To view the digital version, click here. 

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