I use NiteRider lights and I'm happy to read that they're made in the U.S.A. . . . didn't know that. I have been very happy with their quality and impressed by their customer service the one time I needed it (problems with a switch on a BlowTorch).

I use the Minewt for commuting (but not on its brightest setting which is too bright for on-coming cars, pedestrians, etc.) and it's provided excellent service for almost 2 years now.

Also (global economy wise), not sure if this applies to mainland China, but in Taiwan many of the actual workers (i.e. not management) are from other asian countries because Taiwanese citizens will no longer work for the extremely low wages.

Rick / OCRR