What is this affinity of audiophiles to know where the specifics of where and what type of people made their equipment? Why does that matter if the end product is of superb quality? Some manufacturers even go to the extent of hiding where their products are manufactured ie REL, Hegel hides their country of origin.
This is a question i asked the comments section of stereophile in their monitor audio review. They were actively discussing these speakers are no longer made in the UK. The way i see it realistically, you just say you want it made by white dudes come on…
It is all about what kind of relationship the company has with their contract manufacturer. If you let them cut corners to save money they will. If you don’t have proper systems in place to check their work through samples, QC ,QA etc., then these cut corners will reach your customers. Some companies care some do not. If you tell the CM to make crap they will.