Other BriefingsThe China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, “The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience“, is now available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
In this issue:
- Chapter 1: Cross-Border Restructuring: A Strategic Response to Rising Geopolitical and Supply Chain Risks
- Chapter 2: Key Considerations for Successful Cross-Border Restructuring
- Chapter 3: Making it Work — Implementation Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, foreign investors with operations in China are confronting unprecedented challenges. Escalating trade tensions, shifting regulatory landscapes, and the fragility of global supply chains have forced many companies to reassess their footprint in the region. Yet, despite these headwinds, few can afford to ignore China’s irreplaceable role in global manufacturing and its vast consumer market.
This magazine explores cross-border restructuring as a pragmatic strategy, not as an exit from China, but as a way to adapt, diversify, and build long-term resilience. For companies that want to continue benefiting from China while mitigating geopolitical and operational risks, partial relocation or supply chain reconfiguration across Asia has emerged as a compelling solution.
In this issue of China Briefing magazine, we start by examining why cross-border restructuring has become increasingly relevant and viable under current economic and political conditions. We then turn to the how, laying out a concrete framework of considerations—from location selection and tax implications to talent and regulatory factors—that businesses must evaluate when planning a shift. Finally, we address the execution phase, sharing implementation tips, common pitfalls, and risk management strategies to guide companies through this complex transition.
Chapter summaries
Chapter 1: Facing geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks, many businesses are rethinking their China-centric operations. This article explores why cross-border restructuring—rather than full relocation—offers a strategic path to resilience, balancing regional diversification with the need to maintain competitiveness, market access, and operational continuity in China.
Chapter 2: Cross-border restructuring demands more than shifting production. This article outlines critical factors stakeholders must evaluate, from location strategy and tax structuring to workforce planning and customer continuity, and offers a high-level roadmap to help businesses mitigate risk, capture regional advantages, and ensure that restructuring efforts are sustainable and successful.
Chapter 3: Execution is where restructuring succeeds or fails. This article offers practical guidance for foreign investors navigating internal coordination, risk planning, talent shifts, and government relations to ensure their China+ strategies translate into real-world resilience and competitive advantage.
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