France looks to ASEAN for non-China supply chain: trade minister

Diversification of production necessary to reduce dependence on China, says Becht

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French Trade Minister Olivier Becht says Japanese companies will benefit economically by investing in France. (Photo courtesy of French Foreign Ministry)

MADOKA KITAMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

PARIS -- France will encourage companies to diversify their operating hubs to locations in Southeast Asia and elsewhere in a bid to lower the supply chain's exposure to China, French Trade Minister Olivier Becht told Nikkei.

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