China’s “90% Model” Explained: Lessons for India’s Manufacturing Future

What explains China’s sustained manufacturing strength and what can others learn from it? In this discussion hosted by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, experts unpack China’s “90% model” and what it reveals about industrial strategy, scale, and integration into global value chains. The conversation explores: • How China built deep capabilities across manufacturing ecosystems • The role of policy, scale, and coordination in driving industrial success • What elements of this model are replicable—and what are not • Lessons for India as it looks to strengthen competitiveness and expand manufacturing As global supply chains shift and countries rethink industrial strategy, understanding the foundations of China’s model is critical for shaping future trade and manufacturing pathways. Subscribe for more conversations on public policy, trade, and economic strategy. #manufacturing #industrialpolicy #china #globalfinancialsystem #supplychains #tradepolicy