Wired Magazine: Tech Support

Supply Chain Expert Answers Chinese Manufacturing Questions (2026x3)

Air date: Jan 20, 2026

Supply chain and business scalability expert Aaron Alpeter joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about Chinese manufacturing. How has China's economy grown so rapidly since the 80s? Which countries can compete with China on manufacturing costs and quality? How is Temu so cheap? What would be left if all Chinese-made goods suddenly disappeared? How long would it take for the US to be manufacturing independent from China? How are the average working conditions in China? Answers to these questions and many more await on Chinese Manufacturing Support.