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Philippines bets on 'China-free' manufacturing amid geopolitical and economic risks

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The Philippines is pursuing a 'China-free' manufacturing strategy, aiming to attract investment from traditional partners like the US, Japan, and Europe. This initiative, supported by projects such as the Luzon Economic Corridor and the US-led Pax Silica, faces significant challenges. These include geopolitical tensions with China, particularly concerning the South China Sea, and domestic economic headwinds like corruption impacting infrastructure. AI

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Philippines bets on 'China-free' manufacturing amid geopolitical and economic risks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Heydarian ·

    Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet

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