The scale is definitely different, but my main point is that its very likely a local phenomenon. People might read this and assume stuff like this is everywhere in China.
Although it might be like that.
Although it might be like that.
At least in Beijing and Shanghai you can find malls full of electronic shops. But nowhere near that scale anyway.
Also, there doesn't seem to be much of a maker scene here anyway from what I can see. Just a few spread individuals.