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Ok, so since 2009 everyone except Apple was on USB.

2009 is when the EU stepped in. They didn't have to set it into law because the industry agreed to it voluntarily except for Apple.

"industry agreed to it voluntarily" China before eu(~1-2y) forces usb chargers. and industry had choice, make special version for them or not.

No, because there were many other manufacturers.