/tags/shanzhai/ Recent bookmarks tagged #shanzhai Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:59 +0000 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanzhai Shanzhai (Chinese: 山寨; pinyin: shānzhài; Cantonese Jyutping: saan1 zaai6; Vietnamese: sơn trại) is a Chinese term literally meaning "mountain fortress" or "mountain camp", whose contemporary use usually encompasses counterfeit, imitation, or parody products and events and the subculture surrounding them.[1] Shanzhai products can include counterfeit consumer and electronic goods, which can involve the imitation and trademark infringement of brands and companies.[2] The term's modern usage grew around 2008 when shanzhai smartphones reached their greatest domestic use.[3][4][5] Today, some relate the term with grassroots innovation and creativity rather than with falsehood or imitation.[6][7]<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #brands #china #shanzhai #tech</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:02:22 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:38810 brands china shanzhai tech