Not sure if west doesnt know abt the interconnectedness of tech sectors/mfg... they hav many scientific amd r&d facilities even decades ago tho....
(To pulloff the name, Lyric...)
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So byd proposed to build factory 2 years ago? In india?
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"Indian firms race to forge China ties ahead of Rs 25,000 crore electronics component incentive scheme rollout
[...]The initiative targets key components like display modules, sub-assembly camera modules, printed circuit board assemblies, lithium cell enclosures, resistors, capacitors, and ferrites, aiming to attract investment and create jobs.[...]Moneycontrol previously reported that the government is open to JVs between Indian and Chinese companies with appropriate checks and balances. The interministerial committee, chaired by the Home Ministry, will evaluate each proposal on a case-by-case basis.[...]
Micromax, which recently partnered with Taiwan’s Phison Electronics to produce storage modules and also formed a joint venture with China's Huaqin through its group company, Bhagwati Electronics, has mapped out a decade-long plan to build India’s electronics component ecosystem and is in the final stages of key joint ventures.[...]Dixon Technologies has also formed a joint venture with China's HKC to produce display modules by July-September 2025. The company is also exploring similar partnerships for precision components, mechanicals, camera modules, and battery packs.[...]Notably, Dixon has already received the government nod for its stake purchase in Ismartu India, a subsidiary of China's Transsion. It is currently awaiting a nod for its joint venture with Chinese handset maker Vivo to make the latter's smartphones available in India.[...]"
(Seem india wants alot of tech transfers? Seems the articles dont talk abt whether CN regulators will approve or not? What r the chances of Ind1a not turning against CN again after helping develop indian local eletronics industry? Or even supply anti CN entities?)