China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet

Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by reaperducer on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @12:20PM (#24556377)

But we also can't say anything because China makes all our stuff.

I happily pay more for things not made in China, when I can.

When I can buy an iPhone that's not made in China, I'll buy it. Even if it means a downgrade.

Several of my family members buy as many vintage and second-hand goods as they can. Not to be hipsters (are hipsters still a thing anymore?), but because they do not want to support China.

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Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by Balgair on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @02:04PM (#24557846)

AFAIK Samsung makes most of their phones in Vietnam. The batteries are mostly made in China though.

Still, it doesn't have to be 100% or 0% made in China. 5% is better than 95%. Shades of grey exist, and that is ok. But earnestly trying to do better is what matters.

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Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by jtdev on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @12:28PM (#24556503)

I too go to great lengths to avoid purchasing Chinese made products. It seems that manufacturers and sellers are now trying to hide country of origin labeling, which is absolutely infuriating.

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Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by agentdrtran on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @01:45PM (#24557598)

That's great, but we can't get out of the trade situation we're in with personal choices.

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Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by tasogare on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @12:45PM (#24556748)

Some iPhone are made in India. Are they available outside it, that’s the real question.

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Re:China sharply expands mass labor program in Tibet by novok on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @03:33PM (#24558817)

Personal morality-based boycotts do nothing, you need to out compete China.

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