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What is the difference between parallel imports and fakes?

Parallel imports are smuggled from abroad and have not been identified by relevant departments. They may be genuine or fake. For example, if you purchase 100 HP computers from the United States, but do not pay taxes and have them certified by the relevant departments, this is considered parallel import.

Fake goods are impersonations. For example, if you buy a pair of Li-Ning brand shoes, they may have the trademark and style (which is to deceive you). Even if the quality is almost the same (just to deceive you), your shoes are not produced by Li Ning Company, but are produced by some small workshops. There are no workshops certified by relevant departments at all. They are fake and fake. Seriously endanger society. (Generally, counterfeit goods are not only subject to fines, but this thing also requires a prison sentence, a serious death penalty - such as food and medicine with quality problems)

Shanzhai (this word originates from the vernacular and Cantonese) is to confuse the real with the fake, mainly In product packaging, branding, and imitation of practical functions to stimulate consumers to purchase. For example, the common Guangdong Li Yue copycat Oreo, Chao Xiong copycat Super Energy, Xiaomi's new copycat Xiaomi, Maijie copycat Pulse, California Apple copycat... The most this thing can do is fines, compensation, and cessation of infringement, unless you The company has become stronger (Ma Huateng’s OICQ, or Kuwo and Kugou).