I probably sound like a hypocrite since I’m already using a Pittsburgh HF Jack (which I assume is made in China, but I’ve already decided it ain’t up to task for jacking a truck)- but I’ve had the (mis)fortune of getting tours through many Chinese factories- particularly metal working- & zero chance I’d trust build quality on something as critical as a car lift.
I could give numerous examples- one quick one though: while touring a brass factory where they made pipe, basic ball valves, water meter casings etc. I saw some of their “skilled” techs welding w/o any glasses or safety gear, smoking a cig while peering through a piece of cardboard w/ a little hole poked through it or using actual sunglasses - I am not making that up. Now- clearly the health effects are terrible, but also what kinda welds are getting done under those conditions? Not strong uniforms tight beads that’s for sure