Retail
February 1, 2022
Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 are weakening retail sales in China. How will the country adapt? Image credit: Shutterstock
By Adina-Laura Achim
China’s manufacturing activity slowed down this January, thanks to a COVID-19 resurgence and strict lockdowns that disrupted the supply chain.
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