LOL. that's true.
Another good point about this story: most people have no idea the level of corruption in Asian and Middle Eastern society. Corruption is not only tolerated, it's expected. It's simply part of the culture.
The Chinese don't see it as stealing someone else's work when they publish these knock off Harry Potter books. It's just another business opportunity. The notion of "stealing" or "copyright violation" never even crosses their minds.
“The notion of “stealing” or “copyright violation” never even crosses their minds.”
This is the Chinese year 4705, the copyright on books published way back in the early 2000’s expired centuries ago.