1. Boxer said that only pirated versions of some computer software products whose copyrights belong to US firms are available in China. 2. Competing pirated versions of the same film often circulate in the market, some of them smuggled in from factories in Taiwan. 3. For example, Hollywood will benefit from the easing of heavy restrictions but the Chinese market will likely remain riddled with pirated versions of U.S. movies. 4. The Clinton administration announced this week that it has discovered widespread evidence of Chinese factories producing pirated versions of copyrighted American products. 5. Pirated versions of the latest Hollywood blockbusters and software programs are readily available in Singapore. 6. If no legitimate films are available, people naturally will look for pirated versions, he said. 7. In the old days, pirated versions cost even less. 8. Many of the facilities are producing copyrighted materials under license and are using the same production lines and molds to make pirated versions. 9. Sega, the Japanese video game giant, says it lost virtually its entire market in Hong Kong for its latest game to pirated versions smuggled in from China. 10. The hot line will allow informants to receive cash rewards for calling in the names of businesses suspected of selling or using pirated versions of Microsoft software products. |