The Dark Side of Low Prices

This chapter explores the negative implications of incredibly low prices offered by a Chinese tech giant, including issues with quality and exploitation of the working class. It discusses the risks of receiving mislabeled or counterfeit products when shopping online and the deliberate defects introduced to deter excessive online shopping. The chapter also delves into the shady practices of a tech giant, predatory payday loan tactics by Chinese tech companies, and the ensuing crackdown by the government.