02-06-2005, 03:08 PM
8 Drunken Stylz Wrote:Anyway, the actual point I?m trying to make is that these raids on knockoff goods (both mainland and HK) are basically little more than lip service to the international community. See my previous post in the now locked thread about why it?s not in China?s economy?s interest to curb bootlegging in any way, shape or form.Why then has piracy in Hong Kong decreased so much? While there are places which spring back up again and again, compared to 10 years ago sold pirates has decreased alot.
The Chinese authorities are quick to act in mainland China when it is big local brands that are being knocked-off if they receive some motivation, ie Li Ning sport brand. (Yes i almost choked to death when i heard they were actually being bootlegged, somewhat of an achievement for them!)
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While FX are officially closed, bootleggers are like Phoenix.