Sikorksy Scores S-92 and S-76D Helicopter Sales in China

[Oldman1]

Or more possibly they know that China will develop the technology by themselves and want to make some money while they still can.

Then China wouldn't have to buy it in the first place if they were going to make it soon.

 

[S10]

Then China wouldn't have to buy it in the first place if they were going to make it soon.

Buying means less money for domestic programs, which translates to slower progress in development.