CLEAN : International community discuss impacts of Shanghai lockdown on businesses

The video discusses the potential reduction in investment by companies due to ongoing lockdowns and restrictions. Companies in Shanghai face operational challenges, needing special permissions to operate, and must work in closed loops. Supply chain issues are exacerbated by a lack of truck drivers and necessary permits, creating a logistics bottleneck. If lockdowns persist, significant impacts on business revenues and profits are expected.

What approach are companies taking in response to the uncertainty caused by lockdowns?

• Aggressively expanding operations

• Adopting a 'wait and see' approach

• Increasing investment immediately

• Shutting down permanently

Which industries are allowed to operate under special permissions during the lockdown in Shanghai?

• Automobile and aviation

• Chemical, food, and pharmaceutical

• Technology and software

• Textile and fashion

What is a significant challenge for companies that are allowed to operate during the lockdown?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Increased competition

• High operational costs

• Operating in a closed-loop system

What is causing the logistics 'black hole' during the lockdown?

• Increased demand for goods

• Lack of truck drivers and necessary permits

• Overproduction of goods

• High fuel prices

What could be the impact on business revenues if the lockdown continues?

• Severe impact on revenues and profits

• No significant change

• Increase in profits

• Improvement in supply chain efficiency