Two-Pager: Dynamics of De-Risking: Towards resilient supply chains for antibiotics, drones and the electricity grid in the Netherlands
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Disclaimer: This two-pager has been prepared by the CKN Secretariat and should not be considered the work of the individuals listed as authors of the report.
Key Takeaways:
- The EU and its member states face increasing risks from economic dependencies on China in vital sectors such as health, defence and energy.
- De-risking should reduce vulnerability in areas of vital importance without disrupting global markets through heavy state intervention.
- Dependencies differ by sector: antibiotics are mostly vulnerable upstream, drones across the entire supply chain, and electricity grids mainly at raw and processed materials level.
- Existing EU de-risking efforts are fragmented and need a comprehensive approach that accounts for cross-sectoral synergies and risks.
- The likelihood of geopolitically motivated disruptions is rising, making supply chain resilience an urgent Dutch and European policy priority.
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The Dutch China Knowledge Network (CKN) is a network established to involve China experts and disseminate knowledge within the government of the Netherlands and beyond.Our key task is to connect various angles of research and events to better understand China’s motives, policies and vision to develop more effective policies and better advise social partners. The secretariat of the knowledge network has been assigned to think tank Clingendael together with LeidenAsiaCentre. They will function primarily as ‘knowledge brokers’, matching the supply and demand of knowledge.
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