Depends on the item sold and which China we're talking about? Tools: Taiwan took the US market with Kmart quality then the mainland CCP crap took it from Taiwan. So Taiwan tools stepped it up and went for high quality, and I like those tools - USED! Shoes: CCP shoes versus Taiwan I can't tell the difference in major brands. I try to buy quality US brands only brand new, but many times see CCP or ROC origin in the label. What can you do.