That's a fair argument, but you could also argue that:
a) they aren't making an informed (of the long term consequences) decision (and that they aren't informed isn't accidental)
b) considering the cost advantages of offshore manufacturing and economic hardship due to job losses, there really isn't much choice remaining
I don't fault Chinese citizens or even Chinese leadership in any way, they are simply acting in their best interests. It is western political and corporate leadership that I think are acting incredibly negligently/selfishly.
