In the past few years hardware investment has come into its own as a major force in the tech world beyond the walls of medical devices (where it had been relegated for years). A recent report from HAX, the hardware accelerator backed by SOSV shows just how far the movement has come in a relatively short time. According to HAX partner Benjamin Joffe, China has become the epicenter for hardware in the world. Foreign companies have flocked to the country, while domestic giants like the upstart hardware manufacturer Mi and handset and drone companies like OnePlus and SZ DJI take their place on the global technology stage. A WIRED documentary series on Shenzhen illustrates just how far China’s star