China can manufacture all but the best chips. They are continually improving, and I don't think anyone has offered a single reason why they couldn't do it.
Superiority complex. Which is interesting, given that tech companies have lots of Asians in them. Then the goal gets moved to cultural superiority. I don’t discount culture but money and power are strongest drivers in my opinion; and China is willing to offer you lot of that if you are willing to abide by the party line.
