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Why Chinese Tech Is Beating the Brands You Trust
The cars are better. The phones are cheaper. So why isn't everyone switching? In this clip we get into the real answer.
Malcolm and Thomas break down how Chinese technology — especially in EVs and smartphones — has quietly caught up and, in a lot of cases, passed the established brands on both performance and price. Then they get into the twist: even when the better, cheaper option is right there, most people don't switch. They dig into why — brand value, ecosystem loyalty, and the psychology that keeps you paying more for the name you already know. Plus what a potential ban on Chinese models…
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