Chinese subsidies were smaller than European and American subsidies on a relative basis. (but not absolute). The difference was that European and American subsidies also subsidized Chinese panels.
Oftentimes I worry about industrial pollution, unsafe and unfair working conditions, and a loss of relevance in high technology.
But in this case, the factories are not widely staffed - so there's reduced chances of accidents.
The future is now, and I'm the old man.