Parts shortage could stymie China's manufacturing rebound

China imported $36.7 billion of vehicle components last year, with Germany, Japan and South Korea among the top exporters, according to the China Automotive Technology and Research Center. (BLOOMBERG)

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Bloomberg

April 16, 2020 01:45 PM

Just as China’s auto plants are recovering from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus outbreak, they are facing a new headache: potential parts shortages.

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