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'China shock 3.0' to be driven by AI, biotech and robot exports, economist says
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Economist Alicia Garcia-Herrero highlights a new wave of Chinese export growth, centred on AI hardware and software, biotechnology, and robotics, which she describes as 'China shock 3.0' that will surpass previous industrial shocks. This development builds on China's competitive advantage in cheap computing costs driven by cheap energy and its move to meet domestic demand before expanding exports.
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You must adapt to a surge in Chinese exports of AI and robotics technologies that could reshape your competitive environment. This expansion offers new market openings but also stiff competition for founders in AI hardware, software, and robotics.
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