This

I recal, the 1980s when Japanese manufacturing was dogy as. By 2000 it was the best

The same thing is happening in China

They are very good at everything they do, and getting better. Good.

I don't now about Japanese manufacturing per se, but I definitely wouldn't say that finished Japanese products were considered dodgy in the 80s. Sony, Panasonic, Honda, Toyota, various camera brands, Yamaha.. I recall all of those being at least "pretty good".

I definitely remember the sense that Japanese cars posed a real threat to the American auto industry, and in hindsight that seems to have been well founded.

You are right except off by couple of decades. So 60s to 80s.

Japanese manufacturing was dodgy in the 80’s? I don’t think so.

“What do you mean doc? All the best stuff is made in Japan”

“Unbelievable”