China’s Latest Digital Headache for American Corporations: ‘Export-Only’ Piracy

The article discusses a new form of digital piracy emerging from China, targeting markets outside of China itself. Chinese media pirates are increasingly focusing their efforts on Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan, where local law enforcement is less equipped to handle such issues. This "export-only" piracy model allows these pirate operations to avoid crackdowns within China, while still profiting from the illegal distribution of copyrighted content in other regions. The article highlights the challenges this poses for American corporations, as they struggle to protect their intellectual property in these markets. The article notes that while Chinese authorities have made efforts to curb domestic piracy, the problem has now shifted to these other regions, presenting a new headache for American businesses trying to maintain control over their content. The article underscores the global nature of digital piracy and the need for coordinated international efforts to address this evolving challenge.