The story of made in China

Chapter 1

The ancient roots of global trade

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Chapter 2

The rise of the world's factory

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Chapter 3

Inside the modern supply chains

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Chapter 4

The high-tech future of Chinese design

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Master of The story of made in China

Ch 2 · The rise of the world's factory

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From gadgets to cars, The world's factory hums, Made in China, for all our global needs.

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Deng Xiaoping and the open door

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Fun Fact

Shenzhen speed: In the 1980s, Shenzhen constructed the Guomao Building at a rate of one floor every three days, coining the phrase 'Shenzhen speed'.

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The great migration of labor

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Quiz

Which Chinese leader launched the 'Reform and Opening Up' policies in 1978?

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Gossip

Are cheap consumer goods worth the environmental cost of shipping?

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Little World

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What does the term 'Shenzhen speed' historically refer to?

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What was the population of Shenzhen before it became a Special Economic Zone in 1980?

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Which coastal manufacturing hub in China became famous as the 'world's factory' for shoes, toys, and electronics?

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Which Chinese city is home to the world's busiest container port, handling millions of shipping containers annually?

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What special designation did Shenzhen receive in 1980 to attract foreign businesses?

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How did standardized shipping containers affect the cost of importing goods from China?

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What is the estimated number of migrant workers in China who moved to power its manufacturing boom?