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As the crisis continued to unfold, multinational corporations began to pivot away from China. The urgency to escape the growing dangers of sanctions and tariffs propelled companies like Apple, Samsung, and Dell toward exploring alternative production hubs like Vietnam, India, and Mexico. This mass exodus not only reflected the immediate necessity for survival; it signaled a long-term shift in the global tech supply chain.
As companies relocated, China's government implemented controls to stem capital outflows and retain relationships with foreign entities. Nonetheless, the damage inflicted on China’s reputation as a reliable global manufacturing partner was already beginning to set in.