I'm trying to think of something that is made in China that is known to be quality goods.
Once upon a time Japanese goods were thought of in exactly the same way by the rest of the world when they first went into mass manufacturing. However, realising the world hated their well below par quality they pulled themselves up by the boot straps and started streamlining and only manufacturing high quality, high end products across the board - somehow I can't see China taking a leaf out of their book, ever.
I believe a country's manuufacturing mentality and quality is reflected by the high or low standards and expectatioins held by its population, the affluence thereof etc i.e. look at Germany, Denmark, Italy, France, quality & style all the way!
Chinese clothing factories are the only area they've established any creds. Factories are graded and, for example, the A grade factories are reserved for USA, European labels where an Oilily Dress or pair of jeans/dress for a 3yo child can cost $400 here, $200 there. C grad factories, stuff is lucky to make it past a single wash.
With all the melamine in babies milk, lead paint on kids toys etc and other toxins they don't give a rat's patootie about one would have to wonder if they're pipes are beyond crap and actually toxic!