The Great Manufacturing Shift of 2025: Why Factories Are Leaving China for Southeast Asia 📦 “The world’s factory is no longer just China.” As of 2025, global manufacturing is undergoing a major realignment. What experts are calling the "China Exodus" is in full swing, as multinational companies shift production to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian countries. This post explores the key reasons for this shift , the industries and countries benefiting most , and the broader implications for the global economy and supply chain resilience . 📌 1. Why Companies Are Leaving China – Key Drivers of De-Sinicization Factor Details Tariff burden Trump-era tariffs reinstated: 25–60% duties return in 2025 Rising labor costs Urban wages exceed $1,400/month in 2025 Geopolitical risk Tensions in the Taiwan Strait, tech bans, FDI decline ESG & regulations Stricter environmental laws raise costs; ESG compliance weakens 📉 Outcome: Apple, Samsung, HP...