Maybe that's why I don't own a VW.....

Fair enough, I haven't seen a genuine BMW part made in China yet (has anybody?), but I am sure it's coming.

Chinese manufacturing has come a long way up the quality curve, But if its an electrical component, valve, seal, made of any metal or rubber, AND I HAVE A CHOICE, I am not buying a Chinese made part..

Looking at heater control valves now, and almost bought the Febi part, except it's made in China. Went with used OEM instead...I may rebuild it myself.