November 18, 2004

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China is notorious for its prolific fakes of goods of all kinds, but particularly fashion and software/DVDs. But now it's getting serious: fake government bonds.

The HK Government has denied that the US will station FBI agents in its consulate to fight against piracy in Hong Kong. Why not? It makes sense for the FBI to place people close to the problem. HK's efforts have been effective and it is harder to find pirate software and DVDs in the city these days. But not too hard. Anyone who's been here for more than a few days knows exactly where to go. At worst a quick trip to Shenzhen instead, a mere 45 minutes from Central, and all the fakes in the world can be yours. Although I haven't seen fake bonds there.

Yet.

posted by Simon on 11.18.04 at 09:43 AM in the




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