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Why Chinas Factories Are Moving to the Gulf
China's manufacturing belt is shifting again — this time toward the Middle East. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the surprising data point that explains it: China's goods trade surplus with the US is narrowing while its exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council are hitting records. They trace how Chinese EV makers, solar panel producers, and chemical giants are setting up shop in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, not just to sell but to produce. With the yuan holding steady at 6.72 per dollar, the hosts ask whether this capital export is a hedge against Western tariffs or a sign that…
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