I think it's naive to believe that it's impossible for a Chinese company to not become dominant in the Chinese domestic retail market (And a major player in international retail, given that practically everything is manufactured in China).

In fact, it's practically inevitable, regardless of whether or not the government is there to hold your hand, and put a band-aid on any boo-boos you get along the way.

Mind you, 'naive' is the most charitable word I can think of to express myself.

Do you also find it shocking that the largest retailers in India are Indian companies? The largest retailers in France are French companies? The largest retailers in Russia are Russian companies?