1.   Because VCDs are cheap to produce, the VCD format has been used for many pirated films.

2.   No hard figures exist on the number of pirated films or the pirates who make them.

3.   Pirated films from Pakistan, Iran and India sold on sidewalks draw huge crowds of people at all hours of the day.

4.   Hong Kong cinemas close, actors march to protest pirated films.

5.   Vendors caught selling pirated films were expected to be fined more than one dollar for each VCD or DVD held.