Originally Posted by
zymphad
Chinese carbon seem like a good idea to me mostly because nearly all carbon bikes are Chinese... Who actually makes their own Carbon? Maybe Giant?
Strictly speaking, most "brand" carbon bikes are Taiwanese. Noname/eBay carbon bikes are made in mainland China. Taiwan to mainland China is more or less what Silicon Valley is to Kentucky. (No disrespect to Kentucky.)
Taiwan
Mainland China
It's totally possible to find good components in either place, the biggest difference is that I'd expect more/better quality assurance in Taiwan.
P.S. There are exceptions. For example, Orbea makes their frames in mainland China.