# Counterfeit Goods
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The Fool's Gold Rush: Inside China’s Sophisticated Counterfeit Jewelry Industry
An industrialized counterfeit gold network is thriving on Chinese second-hand platforms, utilizing gold-plated tungsten and spoofed digital certificates to defraud investors. The sophisticated operation targets major state banks and luxury brands, exploiting the current gold investment frenzy.
The Fragile Empire of China’s Convenience King: Why Scale Isn't Saving Meiyijia’s Shopkeepers
Meiyijia, China's largest convenience store chain with 37,000 locations, is facing a crisis as its aggressive expansion and predatory supply chain practices push franchisees toward bankruptcy and illicit sales. Despite massive corporate revenues, store owners are struggling with forced inventory and higher-than-market wholesale prices while facing fierce competition from instant retail and discount snack chains.