There's been a clear pattern spanning over a decade, maybe more, of routine IP theft by Chinese companies. Calling out xenophobia, while ignore these facts, doesn't help anyone.

Lack of respect for IP is also very ingrained in Chinese culture. It's not a new revelation. Whenever the subject comes up with my relatives on the mainland, they reply with, "Is anyone surprised? Why risk wasting time and money, when someone else has already done it for you? Why pay more when you can get it for less?" When I bring up ethical concerns, I get patronizing comments like, "You just don't understand, you are too American now."

If there's any place in the world where actors are rational according to economic theory, it's mainland China.