I read a book called An Elegant Offense which claimed that, historically, the Chinese have considered the copying of another's work to be a compliment to the original author. Is this true?
2006-07-28 05:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by graffeng 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
That's just their excuse for when they rip off other people's designs / TV shows / technology / clothing etc!
In China, they have a habit of taking something that's popular in other countries but hasn't yet been registered in China, and then THEY register it - under their own name - and assume the rights to make and sell that product in China ... then, when the original creator comes along to register his / her product, they get a nasty shock! Someone else already OWNS the Chinese rights to it, and the original creator doesn't have a leg to stand on ... would YOU want to try fighting for your rights in a Chinese court, against a successful Chinese national???
It's got nothing to do with being complimentary - and everything to do with MONEY!!!!
; )
2006-07-28 15:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the author probably made it up
2006-07-28 05:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Alan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have no problem copying (stealing) our stuff..I guess that's their feeble excuse...
2006-07-28 05:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-28 05:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by chiguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋