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New Procurement Rules Favor “Made in China”: Strategic Takeaways for Businesses

2025-10-13
China’s new government procurement policy introduces a 20 percent price evaluation advantage for qualifying domestic products and sets clearer standards for what counts as “Made in China.” This poses real challenges for foreign businesses – especially those with offshore production – but also creates a more transparent and fairer competitive environment.
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