[plmu]

I can only assume that, just like "made in germany" in the 19th century, after a while the "made in china" will transform from a sign of inferior, into a sign of superior quality. I think we're already seeing that.

Also, the increased assertiveness also led to military agression (2 world wars). China seems to be copying that too, alas.

[bserge]

Likely, "made in Japan" had the same journey (also I'll always remember that scene in Back to the Future).