It’s just greenwashing. Companies do it all the time. Slapp some solar on it or use some insignificant amount of recycling and you got your press release which lazy journalist just have to copy. That lead to clickbait articles.

And if you’re being honest you’re just defending it because the “by China” in the title.

Only applied for the 2tb with controller version and got the email that I’ll be allowed to buy it. Not 100% sure if I take that chance but it’s more likely than not.