China's industrial strategy threatens hundreds of billions of dollars in industrial production in developed countries and could lead to a weakening of their industrial potential, according to a report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Greatest Risks
The authors of the report claim that Beijing's policy is becoming "more systematic and comprehensive," and China is strengthening its control over global supply chains through regulation and economic pressure.
According to analysts, developed economies face the risk of a long-term decline in industrial competitiveness amid the expansion of Chinese industrial policy.
The greatest risks, according to the report, affect the automotive industry, machine engineering, and the chemical industry. By 2030, up to $650 billion of industrial exports from G7 countries could be at risk — this is about 12% of the total manufacturing exports of the G7 states.
Panels, Trains, Batteries
As noted by Bloomberg, the "Made in China 2025" strategy has allowed Beijing to take leading positions in several high-tech industries, including the production of solar panels, high-speed trains, and lithium batteries.
Additionally, China is rapidly closing the gap in pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence.
China has increased its exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The main driver of growth has been the supply of products related to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as buyers' desire to stockpile components amid concerns that the war in the Middle East could lead to further price increases.
In the first quarter of 2026, China's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year.
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