Why is nobody talking about China's new supply chain regulations?

China's new supply chain regulations may be one of the biggest global trade and sourcing stories that almost nobody is talking about.

Decree 834 and 835 quietly took effect - immediately - on April 7th and 13th. If China decides to enforce them, they could fundamentally change how multinational companies approach sourcing, reshoring, compliance, and supplier diversification.

In this episode of Art of Supply, Kelly Barner breaks down China's newly enacted Decrees 834 and 835 — regulations designed to protect Chinese industrial and supply chain security, while potentially penalizing companies that attempt to diversify away from China.

Listen to discover:

- What China's Decrees 834 and 835 mean for Western (and China-owned) businesses

- Why reshoring and China +1 strategies may now carry new risks

- How companies could become trapped between conflicting U.S., EU, and Chinese regulations

- Why ordinary supplier due diligence and compliance audits may now face additional scrutiny

- The growing concern over "extraterritorial" enforcement and China's expanding economic leverage

- Potential penalties ranging from market restrictions to sanctions on individuals

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