Economist Laura Eaton and Senior Economist Joanna Davies assess China’s progress in President Xi’s ‘Made in China 2025’ plan and its possible implications for Sino–US relations.

They have used Fathom’s bespoke database, RiCArdo, to evaluate China’s climb up the value-add chain, from low-end to high-tech goods, and to examine whether or not President Trump’s claims of unfair trade practices are legitimate.

For more on ‘Made in China 2025’ and Fathom’s RiCArdo database, please see:

https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-hokey-cokey-approach-to-reform/

https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/made-in-china-taxed-in-the-usa/

https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-latest-power-grab-all-hot-air/