During ongoing Chinese lockdowns and a global chip shortage where local manufacturing is favoured, this isn't a surprise. I also wouldn't be surprised if this w

During ongoing Chinese lockdowns and a global chip shortage where local manufacturing is favoured, this isn't a surprise. I also wouldn't be surprised if this was somewhat malicious, allowing competitors to steal IP and build up their local competitors. There is yet not a good answer to preventing global IP theft. With Western laws, the only thing we have successfully done is prevent localized IP theft, whilst foreign Countries continue to benefit from directly stealing it.