(16 July 2020, 19:54)Mortblanc Wrote: ................Imagine my shock a few years back when I discovered that the replacement control module for my Ford truck was branded Mitsubishi and stamped made in China!...........
Back in the 1980s we ran two pickups, a Ford Ranger and a Mazda B series. Apart from the name branding they were identical, we used the Mazda dealership for servicing as they were half the price of Ford.
As for chinese quality, i’ve had a look at a new chinese MG, not impressed, everything seemed light weight if you know what i mean, not solidly built.
As for electronics you are correct MB, we are now dependent on China.
For three decades they have been working towards this, deliberately keeping prices low tempting greedy western manufacturers to have goods made there and now we are reaping the rewards.
This is how the Japanese were able to take over the motorcycle industry, then the automobile industry. The Chinese have learnt well.
Now i read that they control 90% of the rare earth metals essential for electronics, solar and battery industries. How could our governments be so short sighted ?.
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