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1. lwansbrough · 1790024127 · focus · HN ↗

   Anyone else more excited about Chinese models than American models these days? Big thing for me is affordability.

   1. swingandamiss · 1790024322 · focus · HN ↗

      No, because I'd rather not support our economic and military rivals.

      1. lwansbrough · 1790024439 · focus · HN ↗

         I'm Canadian so this sentiment has little value in 2026 unfortunately.

         1. tancop · 1790026966 · focus · HN ↗

            I'm from Europe and I hate America way more than China now. Used to be about equal but then Trump started extorting Ukraine, threatening their own allies and sending billions to Israel to help with a genocide. I think that exposed America for what it really is.

            1. boelboel · 1790029098 · focus · HN ↗

               China is enabling russia way more than trump, China doesn't care too much about 'morals' either. Chinese companies have been quite important in the construction sector of the WB settlements. Even though I'm not a great fan of Trump I don't see a reason at all to prefer the chinese.

               1. peterashford · 1790031453 · focus · HN ↗

                  As a New Zealander, I would agree - no reason to prefer the Chinese. But Trump's America is not an attractive option either and there's no reason to prefer it. And given the choice between two ugly options, the rational choice is the cheaper one, surely.

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