Chinese city intensifies crackdown on counterfeit Russian products
Several stores in Shanghai are under investigation for the sale of counterfeit Russian products. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Authorities in Shanghai have initiated an investigation into shops that are reportedly selling counterfeit Russian goods. The interest in traditional Russian products has surged in China, spurred by increasing popular support for Russia amidst Western sanctions, as per local media reports.
This investigation comes in response to a growing number of consumer complaints regarding the quality and authenticity of items sold in "Russian goods pavilions," as mentioned in a statement from the Shanghai Municipal government released on Thursday.
The Shanghai Municipal Market Supervision Bureau has conducted two rounds of inspections since December 23. During these inspections, 47 pavilions were evaluated, and six stores suspected of engaging in illegal activities are currently under investigation. Allegations against these businesses include operating without proper licenses and engaging in false advertising.
The stores exhibit typical characteristics such as Cyrillic script on labels and matryoshka dolls, while traditional songs like “Kalinka” and “Katyusha” are played on repeat, according to the South China Morning Post.
Many consumers have expressed concerns that most products in these establishments are not actually sourced from Russia but are instead produced locally, as reported by the Global Times. The counterfeit items purportedly include a range of products such as snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and household goods.
As part of the enforcement actions, officials are inspecting the shops, collecting product samples, and reviewing certifications. Businesses found guilty of selling counterfeit items may face hefty fines or closure.
The South China Morning Post noted that the demand for Russian goods in China has increased over the past two years, driven by strengthened trade ties between Beijing and Moscow, as well as Russia's increasingly strained relations with the West.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
This investigation comes in response to a growing number of consumer complaints regarding the quality and authenticity of items sold in "Russian goods pavilions," as mentioned in a statement from the Shanghai Municipal government released on Thursday.
The Shanghai Municipal Market Supervision Bureau has conducted two rounds of inspections since December 23. During these inspections, 47 pavilions were evaluated, and six stores suspected of engaging in illegal activities are currently under investigation. Allegations against these businesses include operating without proper licenses and engaging in false advertising.
The stores exhibit typical characteristics such as Cyrillic script on labels and matryoshka dolls, while traditional songs like “Kalinka” and “Katyusha” are played on repeat, according to the South China Morning Post.
Many consumers have expressed concerns that most products in these establishments are not actually sourced from Russia but are instead produced locally, as reported by the Global Times. The counterfeit items purportedly include a range of products such as snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and household goods.
As part of the enforcement actions, officials are inspecting the shops, collecting product samples, and reviewing certifications. Businesses found guilty of selling counterfeit items may face hefty fines or closure.
The South China Morning Post noted that the demand for Russian goods in China has increased over the past two years, driven by strengthened trade ties between Beijing and Moscow, as well as Russia's increasingly strained relations with the West.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
