On: Knockoff Iranian drone sold on Alibaba was meant f...

[kube-system]

I don't think some random Alibaba seller gives a crap about foreign policy over their bottom line.

[m4rtink → kube-system]

There were already cases where Ukrainians used repurposed drones that looked very similar to various Alibaba listings.

[drekipus → kube-system]

There is a large amount of nationalism within China.

To the point where they will destroy products, livestock, equipment, etc; that would be thought to be for China's "enemies" ie: Japan.

It'll just take a moment for the message to get out, and then they'll be rallied to a new hatred, if they need be.

[parl_match → drekipus]

While they certainly had some really bad practices in the past, and I am no fan of the Chinese government, I find it hard to believe (and condescending) that today they are so cartoonishly self-destructive.

[drekipus → parl_match]

What experience do you have with Chinese society?

I'd suggest you go investigate before dismissal.

[parl_match → drekipus]

I said government, not society. And extensive, by the way. I have worked with Chinese partners over months. There is a cultural difference for sure, and substantial parts of it that I find onerous, but nothing I would consider to be "foolishly self destructive". And this is all coming from a privileged position.

[russell_h → drekipus]

Nationalism hasn’t stopped DJI.