Re: Startling growth
China's focus seems to be on x86 (via VIA's license) and MIPS (Loongson). As part of their 'China 2025' initiative, both have received massive government support.
You can even buy a Loongsoon MIPS-based laptop in China, e.g.: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/chinese-laptop-featuring-new-14nm-loongsoon-3a4000-cpu-appears
Biting the hand that feeds IT
