Chapter 1
The ancient roots of global trade
Chapter 2
The rise of the world's factory
Chapter 3
Inside the modern supply chains
Chapter 4
The high-tech future of Chinese design
Ch 3 · Inside the modern supply chains
chino Global Supply Chain Networks
That 'Made in China' label, It's a global web, it's true. Parts from everywhere come together, To bring cool stuff right to you.
chino Once dismissed as copycats, 'Shanzhai' manufacturers developed rapid, collaborative design networks that paved the way for modern tech giants.
Fun Fact
Christmas in Yiwu: Even in mid-July, the city of Yiwu is filled with artificial snow and Santa hats, as it manufactures most of the world's Christmas decor.
chino Huaqiangbei is the world's largest electronics market, where innovators can source any electronic component in minutes.
Quiz
How many iPhones can Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory produce in a single day at peak capacity?
Quiz
Which river delta region is the primary hub for China's light industrial manufacturing?
Quiz
What does the Chinese term 'Shanzhai' literally mean, though it refers to copycat manufacturing?
Quiz
What unique feature did 'Shanzhai' phone makers popularize before major brands adopted it?