China launches crackdown on online counterfeits

China’s market regulator and government departments have launched an operation investigating unfair competition, illegal wildlife sales and counterfeits through the country’s ecommerce channels.
State news agency Xinhua reported that the operation will run until December, and will examine areas of rapid growth in Chinese ecommerce, such as live-streaming.
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The crackdown aims to ensure ecommerc