China cracks down on fake goods, prosecutes 21,000 people
Chinese procuratorial organs have prosecuted 21,404 individuals in 2024 for the production and sale of counterfeit and substandard goods, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Friday.
In addition, procuratorial organs nationwide approved the arrest of over 7,700 people in connection with these crimes.
The SPP also released six typical cases involving the production and sale of counterfeit and substandard goods that directly affect people’s livelihoods. These cases included fake fire extinguishers, diesel, cosmetics, fertiliser, and pharmaceuticals.
The SPP stated that procuratorial organs would continue to crack down on counterfeit crimes.
It added that efforts would focus on tackling issues such as the sale of fake goods on online platforms and live-streaming channels, as well as ensuring food and drug safety in rural and urban-rural areas.
(NAN)
