Why We’d Rather Buy ‘Made In China’ Than Global Brands

Chinese Gen Zs and millennials are choosing to buy domestic products, such as Xiao Mi, BYD or Mao Geping, instead of international brands like Apple, Tesla or Dior.

‘Guo chao’ which translates to national wave is the trend where Chinese shoppers are buying ‘Made In China’ products by Chinese brands rather than international names. For some Chinese youths, using homegrown labels evokes that sense of nationalistic pride.

00:00 Why ‘guo chao’ became a trend
01:44 How a Gen Z determines if an item is of good value
02:40 Are Chinese goods of better quality?
03:44 International brands Dolce&Gabanna, Burberry and H&M boycotted by Chinese shoppers

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[MegaSuperFreeze]

buying and supporting local companies is a good thing no matter where you are. no need to support greedy multinational companies.

[hitthedeck]

So China today is like Japan back then when it transitioned to become the producer of quality yet affordable products.

[adrianC_]

The thing is most Global Brands are made in China

[exploringapis]

whereas here in Singapore ppl still think its very lose face if we support local products or local talents

[iWantPeace]

"Brand value" by those legacy western brands means a profit margin so high that sometimes is ridiculous. On the other hand, developing countries workers don't get their fair share of the profit. We can't let our hard working humans stay in the forever poverty spiral.

[sunlightdavid]

just use whatever's better?! 💀

local or foreign brands, ultimately the product that offers better value should be chosen. standing for either side is real dumb esp since that's not going to make these companies create better products.

[reverseorgz]

This is the 1st time Chinese Singapore cna favor 'China' usually frame China in negative way like West

[jaytang]

decades ago, made in china means bad quality, even chinese don't use it if they can buy better.

now, price and quality matches

[bluezgoldz]

I think the issue is that a lot of companies in china cut corners with their products. Most of the time when I got my purchases online that's made in china, they will likely have noticeable defects. I think so long as we can weed out good companies, Its definitely worth buying from them. Currently eyeing Ugreen for technology related stuff as their product seemed to be of quality.

[thecloudchaser]

Luxury goods does not always mean quality .. well done on the local efforts

[Danderman]

Actually, Chinese made has been quickly becoming better than those from other countries. And this phenomenon is not new. When the Japanese started competing in western products, they quickly overtook their western competitors, causing protectionist pushbacks from the west. One example is Seiko. When Seiko started beating European made time pieces in accuracy and quality, they banned them from competing.

[lswang]

I am malaysian, i think chinese product is the best value in almost all category

[youzou-dvbx]

The LV company drop down 14% of revenue on 2024H1 because of weak consumption in China, It really ironic that luxury products hold same quality but multiple price.

[zendude]

It’s amazing what these people will endorse when they’re paid enough money 😂

[cipherhunt]

so, does thatt mean local consumption is getting fixed? Because people are saying China's in crisis because local consumption is low. But this is saying the opposite, so, which one is it?

[ongsengfook]

Bleak global economy makes most consumers to be price sensitive. That will be a long time.

[ahyapchow]

IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBLE, KEEP IT UP CHINA.👍👍👊👊💪💪❤️❤️

[anglo-saxonconnor]

There is only one correct way to live happy in life.
Buy from everywhere and buy whatever you want and can afford. Lastly dont politicise and think of politics when you are buying. You will definitely be happy compared to most of the commenters in here. They overthink too much.

[zidannemaulana]

POV: Buying Flagship Xiaomi Phone and TV be like

feels make interesting to use Xiaomi 15 Pro that's better than iPhone 16 Pro and buying 55-inch Xiaomi TV and Intel HTPC which make subscription for Game Pass PC

[wsmithe]

Don't see anything wrong with that. They buy what they want coz it's their $$$$.