China Lockdowns May Delay Orders From Platforms Like Amazon
- Shenzhen home to half of all China’s online retail exporters
- City of 17.5 million is in lockdown until at least March 20
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Orders placed with global e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Walmart may be delayed by virus lockdowns and restrictions in some of China’s key manufacturing hubs, according to an industry body.
Shenzhen, home to around half of all the online retail exporters in China, was locked down for at least a week on Sunday to try to contain a spreading Covid-19 outbreak. Its 17.5 million residents were told to work from home, with all non-essential businesses and public transport shut.