[worik]

> There is a history of IP theft, and its not for the betterment of mankind it's self interest

Yes. The betterment of the human race is an unintended consequence. Real but.

[GhettoComputers]

China historically didn’t have IP law, just property of the state. It’s why you don’t see many inventions there aside from government contracted ones like gunpowder. No profit= no incentive.