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From Made in China to a Hub for Robotics - Changing Cities

Graham Watson

19th February 2018

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Proof of the dynamic nature of the Chinese economic growth miracle. Dongguan used to be a labour-intensive manufacturing base synonymous with the label Made in China. Now it is fast becoming the new home of Chinese robotics.

This article on the city of Dongguan provides a microcosm of the changing nature of the Chinese economy, and urban life in China.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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