Now that Chinese-made products are spreading all over the world, let's look at them from several perspectives, including the differences between Chinese-made and Japanese-made products and future predictions.
[Apparel edition]
Ten years ago, when Uniqlo was born, it became a bit of a hot topic.
However, at that time, people in the apparel industry looked at it coldly, thinking, ``It doesn't matter whether it's cheap or not.''
In the years since then, the apparel industry has continued to improve its quality, expand the number of stores, increase its name recognition, and become a hot topic in the media.
It has become impossible to see. Still, it's not a bad level, and it's used as a disposable item only for one season.
I think he was doing that.
How about that now?
Few people would question Uniqlo's quality. In fact, isn't it becoming the industry standard?
Unless you have a particular preference, such as "I only wear Kamakura shirts,"
In the apparel industry, Chinese products have become commonplace.
Of course, this was due to the improved quality of products made in China, but this was also due to the advanced technology from Japan and other countries that were involved in this process.
I don't think this would have been possible without the involvement of the people of this country.
[Motorcycle edition]
This is unlikely to happen with motorcycles, which are highly hobbyist products and are industrial products where differences in performance can have a big impact.
That's what I thought, but I discovered a surprising fact in an article.
I don't remember the exact numbers, but Chinese-made motorcycles are by far the No. 1 in the world in terms of production, and the No. 1 in the world.
It seems that they are producing far more units than the Japanese-made ones that I was convinced were, and the number is one order of magnitude different.
By the way, India is in second place, and Japan is in third place. I learned a surprising truth.
So, are you wondering if Chinese-made motorcycles will become commonplace like clothing? That is unlikely.
At least in developed countries such as Japan, I can assure you that this will not happen.
In recent years, many Chinese-made motorcycles have been on the market in Japan, but most of them are inferior products.
They look the same on the outside, but they're different on the inside, and when it comes to individual parts, it's undeniable that they're far from passing the mark.
If it's made domestically, it's natural that it won't break. It's normal for products made in China to break.
If it was an Italian car from a while back, you might think, ``It breaks, it has pockmarks, it has dimples, and that's what's so cool about it!''
However, this is not the case with products made in China. I don't trust it to begin with, and it's because it's cheap, and it's just a second bike for fun.
``Well, whatever, I'll smile and forgive you.'' ” I guess that's the feeling.
If this were a car, there would be a storm of complaints that would make it impossible for the company to survive, but it is a hobby that has not become popular.
In the world of motorcycles, where there is a strong sense of responsibility, it falls into the category of personal responsibility.
Minor troubles are a common occurrence on Chinese-made motorcycles, but these minor troubles do not turn into major problems in practical use.
When it comes to the engine, it's more nervous than a machine that has been tuned such as by increasing the bore.
I get the impression that there are no parts, making it much more practical and durable.
Therefore, for people who value practicality and the popularity of motorcycles, Chinese-made motorcycles are the mainstream, and it has become commonplace.
It's permeating.
I wonder if the performance gap between Chinese-made bikes and Japanese, European and American bikes will ever be closed in the future.
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I think this is because what they are looking for is different, and the direction they are aiming for is different.
[Glasses]
I compared products made in China and products made in Japan in two different industries: the apparel industry and the motorcycle industry.
So what about glasses?
Naturally, the trend is higher than that of the apparel industry, and that is true.
The reason is simple. This is because it has become popular.
However, one factor that is decisively different from apparel is that eyeglasses have aspects of industrial products.
What I mean is,
Materials and functionality are emphasized as much as fashion, and the difference in precision and performance is clearly visible.
I tend to think that the difference will not be closed like with motorcycles, but it will be easily closed.
Unlike motorcycles, which are precision machines, they are easily imitated. It can be easily copied.
In fact, China's excellent factories produce some of the world's most famous brands, and even in Japan, some brands were
They were produced in China, only assembled in Japan, and labeled as MADE IN JAPAN.
However, in the wake of the uproar in the media over the issue of food fraud, regulations regarding country of origin labeling became stricter in the eyewear industry.
The unfortunate event of producing the product in Japan once again occurred.
MADE IN CHINA might be fine as long as the quality is that high, but at this stage the brand image is
It probably doesn't suit her.
For example, if it is a domestically produced product, whether it is a high-end brand or an unknown brand, it is important to consider the quality of the product.
There's not that much of a difference. There are almost no products with quality problems.
If there is a difference, it is in the details, the pursuit of brand identity, and differences in commitment and thoughts.
It's just showing up as a result.
However, when it comes to products made in China, there are some that are so well made that even domestic products are amazing, and some that are just ridiculous.
And there is still an overwhelming amount of junk.
Overall, domestic products have a good image, while Chinese products have a bad image.
Still, in Europe, where regulations are lax, there are many indications that products are produced in China and made in that country.
It is a well-known fact that even among Western brands, most of the famous ones are made in Japan.
Also, this is an aside,
When I saw a sample product from China and thought, ``This is great,'' I ordered it, and for some reason it was nowhere near as good as the sample product.
Products may go up.
If it is domestically produced, the sample product is only at the prototype stage, so it may be better than the sample product, but it cannot be worse.
Probably not. Is this part of our national character?
Did that help clarify things?
