> So it would be a straight set back (overhead of switching), for no real benefit (arbitrary to arbitrary).
The convenience of the millions of Chinese speakers dwarfs your inconvenience. That is why it will happen.
Already there are plenty of data sheets for electronic components where the English is barebones and there is a lot more Chinese text. Presumably, most of their customers are Chinese and thus their effort goes there. It makes me tempted to learn to read it so I can make use of it... but electronics for me is just a hobby.
The convenience of the millions of Chinese speakers dwarfs your inconvenience. That is why it will happen.
Already there are plenty of data sheets for electronic components where the English is barebones and there is a lot more Chinese text. Presumably, most of their customers are Chinese and thus their effort goes there. It makes me tempted to learn to read it so I can make use of it... but electronics for me is just a hobby.