Core Insights - Standard Chartered's report highlights that mainland China remains a preferred market for global companies restructuring their supply chains amid geopolitical changes [1] - The report indicates a shift in China's industry from labor-intensive manufacturing to higher value-added segments, driven by new technologies and domestic demand policies [2] Group 1: Global Trade Drivers - Tariffs are a significant concern, but emerging technologies and global economic growth are also crucial, with 53% of companies identifying them as primary strategic drivers for future global trade [1] - Over 60% of companies expect operational costs to rise by 5% to 14% due to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, prompting over half of them to diversify their strategies [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Restructuring - Companies are planning to reshape their supply chains globally, adjust financial management strategies, and accelerate digital transformation in response to rising costs [1] - In Africa, particularly in Kenya and Nigeria, over half of surveyed companies plan to increase trade with China, while about half of Indian companies intend to rely more on mainland China for trade [1] Group 3: Role of China in Global Supply Chains - Chinese enterprises are emerging as innovators and enablers in the deep restructuring of global supply chains, with a notable shift in their financial needs towards flexible cross-border fund allocation and local settlement capabilities [2] - Standard Chartered aims to act as a "super connector" by providing innovative cross-border financial solutions to help businesses build localized, regionalized, and digital supply chain systems [2]
渣打报告：未来中国将在全球供应链中发挥更大作用