The feature says the continued strength of the Chinese currency is causing some manufacturers to look for short-term business, because a continued rise will mean they lose money long-term.
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The Chinese People's Daily has further evidence of the effect of currency rises on manufacturing in the region.
Most of us have always known China as the world’s biggest manufacturer of toys, but recent developments have thrown doubt on that assumption long term. Or have they? Is it still business as usual in China? Jon Salisbury gathered together some interested industry insiders to find out what they think...
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