[uurayan]

As was said once by Tim Feriss, in China they have a saying that roughly translates to "If you can fool them, fool them". This saying was confirmed by a few people that I know that grew up in China.

However, the big elephant in the room is the fact that many of the factories there just don't have a good grasp of English. You can explain exactly what you want and they will always say they got it even if they don't get it because they want the business.

I have one friend who has had a lot of success manufacturing in China but its because he has someone who grew up there and can speak the language fluently and understands the culture of negotiation. They give her the "Chinese pricing" instead of the "American pricing".

They have the capability to make good quality stuff in China, its just that you won't get it without some know how (and someone who can speak fluent mandarin and doesn't have an American accent).