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Is it racist to say I'd never buy a Chinese car just on principle?
If it's because you hate Asians, then yes. If it's because you believe China makes bad products or because of their unethical practices, then no.
It could be all three since racists tend to think China makes bad products and have unethical practices because they are Chinese due to conflating race and culture.
I am kinda Asian LOL.
It's just that most non-electronic Chinese manufactured stuff is just terrible build quality.
It could be, you'd have to define the principle.
I'm prejudiced against Chinese manufacturing - it's all shit.
It isn't. You get what you pay for.
Only if it had something to do with race. If it's because you don't think their manufacturing standards are high enough to feel safe that wouldn't be racist per se.
Electric cars are so much simpler than ICEs...they're almost "phones with wheels"...so IF you happen to ~~"trust"~~ "buy" their phones, it's not a huge jump to cars...but it's a jump 😅 , just not on principle.
I get your point but choosing Chinese phones as a trust example is hilarious. Every Chinese phone has a backdoor straight to China.
Your Apple or Android have a high probability of having all or part made in China.
I know, maybe trust was not the right expression. The issue is that we still buy them, even if we know they're pumped full of spyware from a country that is not an ally.
No. Chinese cars have been a thing in New Zealand for decades now and they are HORRIFIC. They import the good version for safety testing then promptly switch out the steel for cheaper “Chinesium,” and airbags for cheaper versions. No one should ever buy one until long term reliability studies are conducted. I will eat my hat if they’re anything other than terrible.
Yeah the "great wall" Ute's et cetera have a terrible reputation here. They're bottom tier fleet vehicles.
Campers & trailers are the same. Too thin to be repaired.
Depends if it is based on culture/race or the country's economic and other policies.