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Piracy is now such a huge problem that the China Government in an effort to be seen as internationally reputable, is cracking down on the multibillion dollar business of counterfeited goods in its most famous markets. In Shanghai, Xiangyang Road market famous for its fake designer products such as copies of Hermès handbags, has been targeted by the Chinese government as an example and closed. The companies Burberry, Prada, Chanel, LVMH and Gucci are all expected to receive compensation from that clothing market.
It does not matter if it is Silk Alley in Beijing, Counterfeit Alley/Canal Street in Manhattan or a Sunday market or car boot sale in London or an internet auction site, knock-off goods are everywhere. Few goods are immune from counterfeiters and in many cases only a forensic scientist can truly spot fake merchandise after doing complex tests.
The blatant outlook of the producers and distributors of these goods is easy for everyone to see on the internet. A quick glance at the comments posted at sites such as iOffer or EBay soon reveal ’counterfeit’ mirror image, replica and faux bags by the hundreds.
With the vast Chinese market, one problem is that the Chinese themselves, are hungry for designer goods. So hungry, that knockoff goods are just as acceptable to the majority. Their fantasy with the western world, logos and names once forbidden to them is buoyant as they move toward a westernised lifestyle and European outlook on clothing.