That all tech devices are made in china is a myth propagated by the ignorant (or malicious).
From the raspberry pi (UK) to Samsung Galaxy (South Korea) it is trivial to find a product not made in China once you leave the low end of the market.
And now even the low end has alternatives if you spend some time and effort.
Name any category of product whatsoever and I will personally find you a non-Chinese alternative.
Even many things “made” in China are only really assembled in China. A computer that’s “made” in China is often just slapped together like a lego kit from pieces made in Thailand, South Korea, Germany, the US, Singapore and Taiwan (which isn’t a part of China).
Without having put any specific thought into it, I always assumed that while designed in the UK they would be manufacturing them in Asia, so it's a pleasant surprise to find out that you're mostly right - the majority have been made in Wales (part of the UK)!
However some are made in Asia, including China. Quoting Wikipedia (plus the citation links):
> "Most Raspberry Pis are made in a Sony factory in Pencoed, Wales,[19] while others are made in China and Japan.[20][21]"
Yeah… all ends of the market, from the $0.03 toy to the $1,400 iPhone have their physical hardware and assembly outside the West, mostly in China.
BUT. The software for the iPhone is made in the US. Which is why people buy it. All phones are black rectangles! The hardware does not matter that much. And the price to buy into the Apple software ecosystem is much higher than the sticker price of the iPhone, only some of which goes to China. So most of the reason someone buys a tech product, and most of the value, ie the software, is US made.
BUT #2: the solar inverter software is used as DRM. This should serve as EXTRA evidence for you that the SOFTWARE MATTERS and that the hardware is completely fungible.
That all tech devices are made in china is a myth propagated by the ignorant (or malicious).
From the raspberry pi (UK) to Samsung Galaxy (South Korea) it is trivial to find a product not made in China once you leave the low end of the market.
And now even the low end has alternatives if you spend some time and effort.
Name any category of product whatsoever and I will personally find you a non-Chinese alternative.
Even many things “made” in China are only really assembled in China. A computer that’s “made” in China is often just slapped together like a lego kit from pieces made in Thailand, South Korea, Germany, the US, Singapore and Taiwan (which isn’t a part of China).