The case is currently on appeal. We expect a positive decision in the appeal, after which the brand owners will be targeting other landlords in Beijing, as well as other cities. |
The case is just the first step of a wider cleanup plan. The government has been cooperative and it is saying the right things. They clearly want to move gradually, and give pirates a chance to change their business models. But if they don't move quickly enough, the problem could get even more out of hand. |