Mar 1, 2021
Tech demand boosts Asia’s factories, but less so in China
During the pandemic, there's been an increase in demand for laptops, phones, and games consoles.
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Japanese factories reached their highest output level since 2018, boosted by tech component production and demand for consumer electronics. So why is expansion in China slowing? Plus, in India, a newly formed political party is pledging to pay salaries for housework.
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David Brancaccio
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Host, BBC
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