There are also a large number of counterfeit components hidden in the second-hand parts market (Guangzhou City, the picture is a schematic diagram, Reuters)

[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] China is the largest auto market in the world, and component counterfeiting is rampant. In order to combat counterfeit products, 8 auto companies including Japan, the United States, and Europe have joined hands with 3 Chinese auto companies, a total of 11 large auto companies, to improve Effect and cost reduction, even Alibaba, which has a high market share in circulation and sales, and the public security department have all joined in the crackdown on counterfeit products.

The Nikkei Chinese website reported that after the Chinese government cracked down on counterfeit goods in recent years, the number of seizures dropped from about 190,000 in 2018 to less than 70,000 in 2021. However, counterfeit goods will increase again in 2022. In July 2019, there were more than 50,000. In order to crack down on counterfeit products such as the main components of passenger cars, under the appeal of Honda, a total of 4 Japanese companies, 4 European and American companies, and 3 Chinese companies 11 manufacturers began to strengthen common countermeasures.

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Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Zhejiang Geely Holdings, Changan Automobile Group, etc. have all joined this cooperation, and each manufacturer will share information related to trademark infringement.

The highlight of the cooperation between the 11 companies is the participation of Chinese manufacturers.

Geely owns high-end car brands Regal (Sweden) and British Lotus (also known as Lotus). In addition to Mazda, Changan Automobile has also established joint ventures with Ford Motor of the United States.

In the past, some Chinese companies had the problem of improperly using the design and technology of Japanese, American and European companies, but analysts in the auto industry pointed out: "In the case of cross-border business development, Chinese companies have increased awareness of intellectual property protection."

In addition, various manufacturers have also cooperated with Alibaba, which has a high market share in the online distribution of auto parts at home and abroad, and have deepened cooperation through exchanges with public security departments.

The report pointed out that for the companies investigated and prosecuted, Alibaba will count the illegal transaction amount of counterfeit products traded through online services, and the government departments will evaluate the counterfeit products seized in factories and warehouses based on the data provided by Alibaba. , Calculate the amount of fines, etc., and by more accurately grasping the amount of illegal transactions, the effectiveness of combating illegal operations that infringe on intellectual property rights can be improved.

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