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by noir_lord 3880 days ago
> Also, consider that this "less developed country" builds nuclear reactors, has a space program, and runs better metro lines than most of Europe. They somehow manage not to screw all of this up more than anyone else.

Not that I'm saying this is not true but you have to consider the sheer control of the media in China, would we hear about the screw-ups, you can cover just about anything up with that level of control.
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TeMPOraL 3880 days ago
They might not hear about them locally, but we probably would - China's control of media seems to be aimed more inward. I think we generally know about all of their big screwups in civilian sector.

Anyway, Western companies tend to also cover up as much as they can, and China is not North Korea. And they do have safety protocols.

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barkingcat 3880 days ago
Since China produces most of the electronics used in the US, you would be able to tell just how good a Chinese product can be even if the Chinese media is censored.

Think your Macbook Air is the best laptop you've ever used? That's made in China.

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