From the little bit of experience I have had with chinese made goods, the early products are very well made & get good reviews. Then, once a good reputation is established, the quality quickly goes down hill.
The ban on importation of the Norinco 1911's went into effect before the quality started to wane.
I spoke to Bill Wilson in 1992 before sending him a pistol to rework, & he said the quality on the Norinco was superior to what was coming out of Hartford at the time.
I found a NIB nickel Norinco a couple of years ago & passed on it. As bad as I detest chinese products, I now kick myself for not buying it.
On another note, reckon how long it will be before Ruger breaks down & does a 1911?