I strongly disagree with the last statement.
Chinese manufacturers have the potential to build with equal quality as manufacturers from any other country. So why do they get a bad rap? Because to get that quality, you would pay as much as you would for something made in another country. China also has the unique advantage to produce items for pennies on the dollar comparatively, and that manufacturing is what people gravitate toward-- in other words, it's why you see so much more of it: people want it cheap!
It's no secret that China leads the world in math testing scores. With that, it only follows that the potential for good engineers is also there. Again, the "WalMart mentality" drives the over saturation of the market place with cheaply made, substandard quality, and reverse engineered (aka "cloned" or better termed "counterfeit") products.
The SX mini is a prime example of top notch engineering and manufacturing. Even John the lead engineer for Evolv commends how well the SX350 board is designed. One look at the SX Mini, and it's easy to see a device that is built as well (and arguably better) than some devices made in the U.S., Germany and other places. You also see a level of customer support that rivals anyone else.
Chinese made products, as with products made elsewhere, if you eliminate the hype factor (I.e. High demand driving prices up), you will get what you paid for.
