> Don't you think that by limiting foreign companies' products the local companies would operate less efficiently since there is no competition? There is no fo

> Don't you think that by limiting foreign companies' products the local companies would operate less efficiently since there is no competition? There is no foreign competition but Chinese companies still have competition from other Chinese companies. Even if the Chinese market is less efficient because competition is limited to China: The goal is to foster a healthy national economy, create knowledge, and most importantly keep total control over technologies and communication channels.