The industrialization of the US happened similar to many other industrializing nations before and since and it has a lot to do with IP theft, not just a little.

The industrialization of the US happened similar to many other industrializing nations before and since and it has a lot to do with IP theft, not just a little. It is a recurring story throughout history: create, succeed and get bypassed. It's not a mistake. It's how the game of empires is played. It's part of how 3rd world countries become 1st world countries. China is no exception. The US is always demanding 3rd world countries to stay 3rd world because it suits us. If necessary the US will bomb you if you don't play by "the rules". How moral is that?