Flora Zhu, Director in Fitch’s Corporate Research team in Beijing discusses shifting FDI and trade patterns by Chinese corporates in the context of global supply chain diversification.

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:49) - Drivers of Outbound FDI
(03:48) - Key FDI Destinations
(06:04) - Sectors Driving Outbound FDI
(08:39) - Outlook for Outbound FDI
(10:29) - China’s Shifting Trade Patterns
(12:53) - Intermediate Goods Exports
(14:36) - Outlook for Chinese Firms’ Role in Global Supply Chains
(16:52) - Geopolitical Risks
(20:09) - Rating Implications for Chinese Corporates
(22:25) - Conclusion