Its also whats going on in m country. There are just products from China that we can't produce but they do and most important of it is that its cheaper than the local products. Even the food products are cheaper, since China can grow crops faster. The economic trade war puts all other trading partners in a disadvantage.
We the people however sees these local politicians and business men giving us favor in importing products from China because its the cheaper option.
True. China is ahead when it comes to manufacturing machineries, manpower also is cheaper, resources are vast, they are technologically advanced no doubt most countries are depending on it's products and services whether it is online or not they excel in everyrhing. Majority of our country's products came from from this China which varies from food, tech and machineries.
If our country prioritizes improvements in technology and manufacturing and producing things our countrymen needs we won't be that dependent to imports since our country is rich in natural resources. Unfortunately, due to corruption we are stuck and that prevented us from going forward. Not just cheaper options but these crocs can also get bribe. That is why they don't push or support local production but instead welcome those smugglers because of instant huge gains.