Canon is shutting down its Zhuhai factory in south China, citing low compact camera demand and chip shortages

DPReview has confirmed Canon is in the process of shutting down its Zhuhai manufacturing facility in south China. On January 14, South China Morning Post reported Canon was planning on shutting down 'part' of its production line in its Zhuhai factory in southern China, where it manufactures many of its compact cameras. The move, according to a Canon China public relations representative, was being considered due to the shrinking demand for compact camera systems, problems from the pandemic and t...