Hand applying a made in china sticker on an orange 4k uhd smart tv box at a chinese factory
An employee pastes a Made in China sticker on the box of a 4K UHD Smart TV destined for export to the United States at a Zhaochi Group television factory in Shenzhen China on August 8 2019 REUTERSJason LeeFile Photo

This image captures a close up moment inside a television manufacturing facility operated by zhaochi group in shenzhen china An employee affixes a made in china label onto the packaging of a 4k uhd smart tv marking it for export to the u S Market The image taken on august 8 2019 by reuters photographer jason lee subtly reflects the intricate realities of global trade supply chains and the growing conversation around manufacturing origins in international commerce The visual contrast between the bold high tech branding and the simple label illustrates the intersection of globalization regulation and economic interdependence