{"id":326903,"date":"2025-02-15T17:25:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T11:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=326903"},"modified":"2025-02-15T17:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T11:55:52","slug":"chinas-restrictions-threaten-indias-manufacturing-and-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/chinas-restrictions-threaten-indias-manufacturing-and-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"China’s restrictions threaten India’s manufacturing and growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post China’s restrictions threaten India’s manufacturing and growth has been created, based on the article \u201cDealing with China\u2019s weaponisation of e-supply chains<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 15th February 2025<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: China is restricting its engineers and critical equipment exports to India, affecting Apple-Foxconn\u2019s production. This move is to slow India\u2019s manufacturing growth. India must develop local industries, invest in skilled labor, and attract private capital for long-term manufacturing independence.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Issue with China\u2019s Export Restrictions<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

Why is China Restricting Engineers and Equipment to India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. China has stopped its engineers and technicians from working in Foxconn\u2019s India facilities. It is also restricting exports of critical manufacturing equipment.<\/li>\n
  2. This move affects Apple-Foxconn\u2019s production in India. China is using its dominance in advanced machinery and skilled workforce to slow India\u2019s progress.<\/li>\n
  3. China is reacting to India\u2019s growing role in global supply chains.<\/li>\n
  4. Many companies are adopting a China Plus One <\/strong>strategy to reduce dependence on China. India, Vietnam, and Mexico are gaining from this shift. China wants to protect its role in global production and maintain its geopolitical advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Does This Impact India\u2019s Manufacturing Growth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Disrupts Apple-Foxconn\u2019s Production<\/strong>: China\u2019s restrictions on engineers and critical equipment are slowing down manufacturing in India.<\/li>\n
    2. Affects India\u2019s Global Manufacturing Ambitions<\/strong>: Apple-Foxconn is key to India\u2019s goal of becoming a manufacturing hub.<\/li>\n
    3. Creates a Manpower Shortage<\/strong>: Foxconn is replacing Chinese engineers with Taiwanese workers.<\/li>\n
    4. Hurts Production of iPhones<\/strong>: In FY 2023-24, Apple assembled $14 billion<\/strong> worth of iPhones in India.<\/li>\n
    5. Exposes Dependence on China<\/strong>: India relies on China for specialized machinery and components.<\/li>\n
    6. Threatens Supply Chain Growth<\/strong>: India benefits from the China Plus One<\/strong> strategy but needs self-reliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What is India Doing to Boost Manufacturing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. Encouraging Apple-Foxconn\u2019s Growth<\/strong>: In FY 2023-24<\/strong>, Apple assembled $14 billion<\/strong> worth of iPhones in India through Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics.<\/li>\n
      2. Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme<\/strong>: The Union Budget 2024<\/strong> increased allocation to \u20b9<\/strong>8,885 crore ($1.02 billion)<\/strong> from \u20b9<\/strong>6,125 crore ($0.70 billion)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Removing Import Duties<\/strong>: The Union Budget 2025<\/strong> removed import taxes on mobile phone components and lithium-ion battery machinery.<\/li>\n
      4. Expanding the National Manufacturing Mission<\/strong>: India is promoting technological clusters<\/strong> and worker skill development programs<\/strong> for a self-sufficient electronics ecosystem.<\/li>\n
      5. Attracting Private Investment<\/strong>: India encourages private capital to develop domestic contract manufacturers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How Do India-China Relations Affect This Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. India and China signed a patrolling agreement<\/strong> in October 2024<\/strong> to ease military tensions in Ladakh.<\/li>\n
        2. However, China\u2019s restrictions show that economic ties do not always depend on stable borders. Competition between India and China is expected to increase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          What Should India Do Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          1. India must plan for long-term self-reliance in manufacturing. It should involve Apple and Foxconn to negotiate with China.<\/li>\n
          2. At the same time, India should:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n