China Drives Global Supply Chain Stability Amid Rising Protectionism 🌐🚄 - 🌍NewspaperAmigo

As protectionism and trade wars rattle global markets, China is doubling down on connectivity and openness to stabilize supply chains – and the world is taking notice. At the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, experts hailed the country’s infrastructure megaprojects and trade policies as antidotes to economic fragmentation.

'The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway isn’t just tracks and trains – it’s a lifeline,' said Akylbek Zhaparov, former leader of the Kyrgyz Republic. This Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) project will slash transit times for Central Asian goods while creating sea access via Chinese ports.

Asia now dominates 41% of global intermediate goods trade, with China anchoring manufacturing value chains. Yasiru Bandara Ranaraja of BRISL called BRI 'Asia’s golden ticket to decentralized, resilient trade networks.' The numbers back it up: China has inked 23 free trade pacts and leads the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, covering nearly a third of humanity.

While some nations hike tariffs, China’s opening wider – scrapping foreign investment caps in manufacturing and healthcare. The result? Giants like Japan’s AGC and Germany’s Merck are doubling down. 'China’s our growth engine,' said AGC’s Ueda Toshihiro.

But Roland Berger’s Denis Depoux says the next step is crucial: 'From "Made in China" to "Designed in China" – that’s how Chinese firms become true global players.'

For young professionals and entrepreneurs watching supply chain chess moves, one thing’s clear: in turbulent times, Asia’s economic architects are building bridges, not walls.