Shanzhai Culture
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2011-09-07Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0238
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Broadcast Transcript: A recent blog post about a fake Apple store in Kunming, China has everyone in an uproar. It went viral, and all the major news agencies have jumped on it as if the existence of counterfeit enterprises in China were, well, news. Which it isn't. The shanzhai culture is deeply entrenched here. Shanzhai, fake, counterfeit, bogus. Shanzhai copies of most Western brand name items are available. Ripoff Rolexes? Check. Knockoff Nikes? Check. Bogus Blahniks? Check. And it doesn't stop there. Imitations of questionable quality can be found in all sectors from tobacco--mock Marlboros--to health care: counterfeit heart valves and phony pharmaceuticals. So the whole kerfuffle about that store in Kunming? Totally shanzhai. #ceas #china #hacker
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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