• Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works
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      18 days ago

      Yeah I’m no fan of the CCP to put it mildly but they are doing great work when it comes to EVs and renewables as well from what I can tell. Good to call it out, would like to see some more competition from elsewhere but either way let’s hope the trend continues or accelerates.

      • empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        18 days ago

        having a command economy controlled by a one-party state that can literally dictate “ok you’re eco friendly now” is pretty convenient

        it’s just, y’know. the rest of the other imperialistic genocide bullshit…

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        18 days ago

        They compete through lower worker protections / wages and environmental regulations than even the US.

        Let’s not call exploitation “great work”.

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          looks at China

          Manufacturing labour costs were $8.31 per hour in China last year, compared with less than $3 in places such as India, Thailand and Vietnam. - The Economist

          looks at Mexico

          Anyway, manufacturing in China is a low-skill role that employs a huge proportion of the market. In terms of social/cultural value, its closest parallel in the US would be the retail services sector.

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        From a exterior perspective China is not it’s people. It’s people are silenced. China’s words and actions are only those of the leadership. It would be wonderful if we heard the voice of the people when dealing with China. Sadly we have to deal with their subjugators.