Many of the products these days are made out of computer-controlled machines, with only assembly being the labour-intensive part of the whole manufacturing sequence, which, in itself, would be at the most as challenging as running a power screwdriver to fasten four screws. Ever seen some of the new computer products? Barring the ‘Made in _____’ engraving at the back, there’s very little chance you’d be able to guess accurately where the product was made. The quality is the same everywhere, because the machines that made them, are same too.
Of course for the low-cost stuff, it probably doesn’t hold true. But the ‘high-end’ goods are fast becoming low-cost too.
I have to disagree. China, in particular, has been moving towards using inferior parts and trying to beat quality standards tests. (not to mention counterfeits)
They might have the same machines but, don’t expect it to work as well or last as long.
Kind of puts globalization in a different light when countries cut corners at the expense of the customer.