Australia-China Relations Institute's Marina Zhang on Supply Chains

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains, particularly focusing on Apple's reliance on China. It highlights the challenges of relocating supply chains to other countries like India and Vietnam, emphasizing the complexity of the existing industrial ecosystem in China. The discussion also covers the ongoing diversification efforts that began during the Trump administration and the future potential for supply chain diversification, despite the significant time and resources required.

In what ways does the availability of skilled labor affect the production capabilities of a supply chain?

What role does market proximity play in the effectiveness of a supply chain?

How are countries like India and Vietnam positioned to take over some of the production from China?