5/2020: Copycat China Only

     Deng Xiaoping, the Ex-Chairman of China, quoted “Either black or white cat is the same if it is able to catch mouses”. This policy coincided with the “Copycat” business.

        Copycat is an easy and cheap way to enter the market. It must be supported by the top policy, culture, and the laws of the country. China has a massive population (1.44 billion people) with a gap between rich and poor people, so the government might use this strategy to grow the economy. Poor people who cannot afford a genuine brand get a chance to buy the copycat product. Most original brands also seem unwillingly accept China to copy because if their brands were copied by the Chinese brand, it would ensure that they are famous brands. The copy brand actually helps to promote the original brand too, rich people try to buy the original product.

    The unique logo styles and sarcastic names make the Chinese copycat products are charming, nowhere can do it.  I asked the store manager at the Chinese IT market “Which phone charger was fake, and which one was genuine?” The store manager replied, “No Fake and No Genuine here, we sell only premium (cheap) and good (cheaper) product”. I like it.