Exporters find new home in domestic market

Supportive measures helping export-oriented companies open up local sales channels, strengthen footprint and enhance consumption avenues

Chen Han, 26, operates a toy factory in Shantou, Guangdong province. The factory, founded by his parents more than 10 years ago, receives trade orders from abroad and used to supply various types of toys for brands and dealers in the United States.

However, the US government's recent move to increase tariffs on imports from China and other trade partners has raised export costs for the Chinese toy manufacturer and prompted it to seek out new channels and markets to boost sales.

Chen, general manager of Shantou Qilong Toys Co Ltd, said his company's production was relatively stable in March, but the number of orders declined in April. "Some of our US clients have canceled orders due to the increased tariffs," he said.