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Developing world needs an alternative to Chinese tech::In April 2022, the United States launched its “Declaration for the Future of the Internet.” It asserts that human rights and democratic values must remain

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[–] T156@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm not sure competition would help too much. The incentive just isn't good, because companies tend to focus mainly on price, rather than quality. If a factory makes a worse product, but does it for cheaper, then that is what will get picked.

[–] toasteecup@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I think it depends on shopper and circumstance.

For some shoppers the cheaper item works. For others wanted a better qualiy item isn't unrealistic, and both are offered on the shelves.

Add to it, you may want a meh quality hammer when you're just doing work that would really wreck a nicer one