The Wackiest Chinese Knock-Offs

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Whether you're in New York, Shanghai, Tokyo, or Moscow, chances are you're going to encounter low-quality knock-offs.

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Most knockoffs just slap a slightly-off logo on an inferior good, and that's that.

But the Chinese have turned it into an art-form, creating whole products and companies that are blatantly derivative of well-known Western brands.

We're not just talking clothes here: they've got coffee chains, retailers, and yes, even knockoff cars.

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Bucksstar Coffee

bucksstar

We wonder if they still call a large a "Venti."

Image: sommelierdecafe.com

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XGAME 360

xgame360

Alas, the Xgame 360 is not endorsed by Microsoft.

Image: maxconsole.net

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Chery Cars

chery_cars

The Chery QQ is essentially the GM Chevy Spark, down to the ugly headlights and all.

Image: thestalwart.com

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PenesamiG

fakepanasonic

Quite possibly more reliable than Panasonic.

Image: hemmy.net

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Geely Automotive

geely_bentley

The Geely GE bares a striking similarity to a Rolls Royce.

Image: livingtradenews.com

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Fake Sunkist Fruits

fakesunkist

At first glance, this appears to be a normal orange Sunkist orange.

But what kind of variety is nalencia?

Image: sinosplice.com

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Ball Star Classic

ballstarclassic

A new take on the classic Converse sneaker.

Image: hemmy.net

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WuMart

wumart

While the name is a clear rip-off of America's Wal-Mart, WuMart enjoys smashing success throughout China, offering discount products and food just like its American counterpart.

Image: beijingimpression.com

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Dolce & Banana

dolcebannana

Haute fruit.

Image: myopera.com

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Wefound E-Book Reader

WeFound E-Book Reader

Looks just like the Amazon Kindle.

Image: oobject.com

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Mini Dog

minidog

The other famous golden arches.

Image: rahoi.com

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A "Rolex"

fakerolex

About as fake as a Rolex is going to get.

Image: dba-oracle.com

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MiiWii 2

Miiwii2

It probably has better games than the Wii.

Image: flickr.com

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Nokla

nokla

Wait is it an iPhone made by Nokia? Sure looks like it.

Image: dailymobile.se

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Sonia Headphones

soniaheadphones

Makers of the "Runman" cassette player?

Image: oobject.com

S&M Candy

sandms

This one isn't Chinese. It's just really funny.

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