The Dragon’s Bargain: How China’s Cheap Exports Reshape Southeast Asian Markets

(Analysis) China’s economic slowdown has sparked a surge in low-cost exports, reshaping markets across Southeast Asia. Chinese manufacturers now redirect excess inventory abroad, causing prices to plummet worldwide. This flood of inexpensive goods has ignited tensions and forced local industries to adapt or perish. The purchasing managers’ index for China dipped to 49.1 in August, […]