It's hard to dispel the stereotype that items manufactured in China are of a lower quality than counterparts made elsewhere. This notion remains pervasive, but China is trying very hard to battle negative perceptions of its domestically-produced goods after very public failings in recent years. Who can forget the hype of children's toy recalls in 2007? Or the tragic Sanlu milk formula scandal in 2008? Last year, the spectre of shoddy wares came back to haunt when Chinese-made drywall in American homes raised health and safety concerns.
In its determination to properly conform to its anointment asthe global superpower of the 21st century, China has made strides to clean up its “subpar quality” image. In late
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