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Iran War Worsens China’s Economy: No Orders, Unpaid Wages, Worker Riots Erupt

China's manufacturing sector faces a crisis due to a deadly convergence of weak domestic demand, shifting global orders, and rising raw material costs, leading to factory closures, unpaid wages, and worker unrest.

April 3, 2026

China’s Smartphone Giant Collapses! Meizu, Once Selling 20M Annually, Folds Overnight Amid Price War

The collapse of smartphone giant Meizu highlights intense market competition, rising costs, and a weakening consumer demand leading to a broader industry contraction.

March 25, 2026

US-Iran War Hit China Hard! Chinese Factories Collapse, Selling Equipment, Worse Than the Pandemic

The US-Iran conflict triggers severe supply chain disruptions and price surges in China, impacting everything from plastics to food and threatening stagflation.

March 12, 2026