ShanZhai-Crossing the Line from Copying to Innovation 山寨——跨越抄袭与创新间的界限

By frog China - September 5, 2009

Shan Zhai (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanzhai) is a very unique cultural and widespread phenomenon in China, especially in the consumer electronics market. Shan Zhai refers to Chinese knockoffs and no-name brands and goods.  People are impressed to see the Shan Zhai iphone before they can find the real iphone on the market.  Shan zhai products from mobile phones to cars and net books to shampoo are also easily found.

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