Southeast Asian nations are struggling to fully capitalize on the 'China Plus One' strategy, which aims to diversify global manufacturing away from China. Despite initial hopes for increased foreign investment, job creation, and wage growth, the region is experiencing smaller-than-expected investment inflows and a surge of cheap Chinese goods that are harming local industries. Weak domestic politics, institutional shortcomings, and supply chain vulnerabilities are hindering the region's ability to translate external opportunities into sustainable industrial progress and economic upgrades. AI
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