[Carry_Okie]

China's great strength is in its industrial base, not in the effectiveness or quality of what it produces.

We have 50 years' experience in ignoring the power of manufacturing to facilitate research and development. That's the problem with a management-driven top-down mentality.

[rlmorel]

"...We have 50 years' experience in ignoring the power of manufacturing to facilitate research and development..."

Heh, I had a quick bout of grim laughter at that statement, and not because I thought it was funny, but because I think I agree with you there.