Chinese law enforcement officials have shut down an Internet store for mimicking a Shanghai market that is well-known for offering up counterfeit products, BBC News reports.The site offered pirated goods similar to the ones available in Shanghai’s Xiangyang Road Market, according to BBC News.The Shanghai Daily newspaper reported that the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Administrative Bureau had closed the site, BBC News reports.It is unknown whether the website, located at www.xymarket.cn, was legitimately connected to the physical market, according to BBC News. Another two counterfeit good retailers were also closed down by the bureau, and some 3,500 fake goods were seized, BBC News reports.China, the world’s largest producer of counterfeit goods, has toughened its stance on piracy over the past few months. The country recently announced plans to establish a court that would focus on intellectual property rights safeguards, according to BBC News. The Xiangyang Road Market is slated to close this summer, and it will be replaced by a tunnel for trains and a commercial building, BBC News reports.For related CSO content, read Faked in China.For related news coverage, read Piracy Set to Dominate Sino-U.S. Trade Talks in April.Keep checking in at our CSO Security Feed page for updated news coverage. Related content news analysis DHS unveils one common platform for reporting cyber incidents Ahead of CISA cyber incident reporting regulations, DHS issued a report on harmonizing 52 cyber incident reporting requirements, presenting a model common reporting platform that could encompass them all. By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Regulation Regulation Regulation news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe