17 of the most shameless Chinese rip-offs of western brands

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Source: AP

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Source: The Economist

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Watch a news report about the controversial sign here.

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Source: ABC News.

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Source: Buzzfeed

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Source: The Epoch Times

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Source: Buzzfeed.

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Source: The Epoch Times.

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Under Armour is considering taking legal action against copycat Chinese sportswear brand Uncle Martian, the company told Business Insider.

Under Armour is considering taking legal action against copycat Chinese sportswear brand Uncle Martian, the company told Business Insider.

Read the full story here.

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HiPhone has been copying Apple's iPhone for years. The HiPhone 6 looks very realistic on the outside, though it runs an android operating system.

HiPhone has been copying Apple's iPhone for years. The HiPhone 6 looks very realistic on the outside, though it runs an android operating system.

Watch an unboxing of the HiPhone (in Spanish) here.

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The Onda Air bares a close resemblance to the iPad Air. It runs both Android and Windows.

The Onda Air bares a close resemblance to the iPad Air. It runs both Android and Windows.

Read a review of the Onda Air here.

It isn't just fake Apple devices that have been ripped off. There have been entire fake Apple stores too.

It isn't just fake Apple devices that have been ripped off. There have been entire fake Apple stores too.

Source: Reuters

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The Landwind Suv looks a lot like a Range Rover.

The Landwind Suv looks a lot like a Range Rover.

 

While the Geely GE looks like a Rolls Royce Phantom.

While the Geely GE looks like a Rolls Royce Phantom.

Source: Autoblog

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Shijinghan amusement park in Beijing blatantly apes Walt Disney's Disneyland. The park's management described its copy of Cinderella as looking like "a Chinese country girl," according to Associated Press.

Shijinghan amusement park in Beijing blatantly apes Walt Disney's Disneyland. The park's management described its copy of Cinderella as looking like "a Chinese country girl," according to Associated Press.

Source: AP

Walmart has clearly been the inspiration for Wumart. A spokesman for the Chinese supermarket said candidly: "We dream about being the Walmart of China," according to The Economist.

Walmart has clearly been the inspiration for Wumart. A spokesman for the Chinese supermarket said candidly: "We dream about being the Walmart of China," according to The Economist.

Source: The Economist

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Tired of finding Starbucks in every town you visit? Try out Sunbucks in Shanghai.

Tired of finding Starbucks in every town you visit? Try out Sunbucks in Shanghai.

Read about Sunbucks Coffee here.

One of the many Chinese rips-offs of KFC was Beijing's Obama Fried Chicken. However the shop took down the sign in 2011 after facing pressure from local authorities.

One of the many Chinese rips-offs of KFC was Beijing's Obama Fried Chicken. However the shop took down the sign in 2011 after facing pressure from local authorities.

Watch a news report about the controversial sign here.

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Pizza Hut is mimicked by Pizza Huh.

Pizza Hut is mimicked by Pizza Huh.

Source: ABC News.

Unsurprisingly, McDonalds has not escaped the copycat treatment. This Chinese example is actually one of the most subtle.

Unsurprisingly, McDonalds has not escaped the copycat treatment. This Chinese example is actually one of the most subtle.
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China managed a mash-up rip off of "Harry Potter" and "Lord of The Rings" in the same book. It translates as "Harry Potter and the Leopard Walk-Up-To Dragon."

China managed a mash-up rip off of "Harry Potter" and "Lord of The Rings" in the same book. It translates as "Harry Potter and the Leopard Walk-Up-To Dragon."

Read about this Harry Potter copy and more here.

There is a striking similarity between Borios and Oreos.

There is a striking similarity between Borios and Oreos.

Source: Buzzfeed

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Cerono Extra looks incredibly similar to Mexican beer brand Corona's products.

Cerono Extra looks incredibly similar to Mexican beer brand Corona's products.

Source: The Epoch Times

Olay shampoo is replicated by Okay.

Olay shampoo is replicated by Okay.

Source: Buzzfeed.

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This copy of Wrigley's gum is incredibly difficult to pronounce.

This copy of Wrigley's gum is incredibly difficult to pronounce.

Source: The Epoch Times.