This is for the S series lineup. Samsung still have their A series and M,F,C series in other markets.

to the point where Russia was worried about Chinese influence in Ukraine

Is there a source on that?

If I'm not mistaken, those portable power stations with AC inverters consume power even when not in use. You probably should use the DC output wherever possible.

AliExpress?

Sodium batteries are already in electric cars many months ago

https://www.engadget.com/the-first-ev-with-a-lithium-free-sodium-battery-hits-the-road-in-january-214828536.html

Also you could buy individual cells on AliExpress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zcI1GrkK4

According to Euro NCAP all Chinese cars from 2022–2024 got the 5 star safety rating. While many non Chinese models got 4 stars.

https://www.euroncap.com/en/ratings-rewards/latest-safety-ratings/#?selectedMake=0&selectedMakeName=Select%20a%20make&selectedModel=0&selectedStar=&includeFullSafetyPackage=true&includeStandardSafetyPackage=true&selectedModelName=All&selectedProtocols=51097,49446,45155&selectedClasses=1202,1199,1201,1196,1205,1203,1198,1179,40250,1197,1204,1180,34736,44997&allClasses=true&allProtocols=false&allDriverAssistanceTechnologies=false&selectedDriverAssistanceTechnologies=&thirdRowFitment=false

Then you should avoid Toyota, Nissan & Tesla as well

https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/toyota-says-partner-with-tencent-china-2024-04-25/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-clears-key-china-assisted-driving-hurdle-with-baidu-deal-bloomberg-news-2024-04-29/

I see the lack of pre-installed google apps as a bonus.

Also

https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p70_pura_ultra_debuts_with_1inch_retractable_main_cam_-news-62492.php

If the remaining people

According to the article around 180000 left which is around 2.5% of the population of Hong Kong 7.2 million. There basically wasn't that many people who emigrated to cause a shift in perception.

As many have suspected it was the issue of cost of living that caused the protest. Now with easy access to more affordable goods & services across the border, the problem mostly fixed itself. If you relied on outside media narratives convincing you otherwise, you would come to the wrong conclusion.

To quote Steve Jobs

People don't know what they want until you show it to them.

https://electrek.co/2023/12/04/toyota-sport-crossover-ev-made-with-byd-launch-2025/

With the ability to set bottom padding and the vibration issues being fixed. I feel like it is a good replacement for FlorisBoard.