Cheating Chinese: Passing off fake drugs as ‘Made in India’ to Africa & Public Opinions !

Rema Nagarajan, TNN

NEW DELHI: Are fake drugs manufactured in China being pushed into various African countries with the `Made in India' tag? The Indian government
has long suspected this to be the case, but it now has definite evidence for the first time.

Last week, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria issued a press release stating that a large consignment of fake anti-malarial generic pharmaceuticals labelled `Made in India' were, in fact, found to have been produced in China.

New Delhi has registered ``strong protest'' with the Chinese mission and China's foreign trade ministry, according to sources in the commerce ministry.

India's High Commissioner in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, Mahesh Sachdev, had earlier written to then commerce secretary GSK Pillai, alerting him to the large seizure: ``While this is a case of a Chinese company exporting fake `Made in India' labelled medicines which has been accidentally exposed, it is unlikely to be an isolated incident. Indeed there is no reason for Nigeria to be the only country to be receiving such consignments.''

His letter went on to say: ``Fake foreign-made generics carrying `Made in India' label can do tremendous harm to our interests. It not only dents our image and takes our legitimate market share, it also erodes the distinction between generic and fake medicines that we have been campaigning for at WHO and WTO''.

Commerce ministry sources said: ``We have had many complaints about such fake drugs from China being offloaded as Indian drugs in countries like Ghana, South Africa, Ivory Coast and West Africa — in general, where India has a substantial market share. But so far there has been no formal complaint. This is the first time that such a large international consignment has been seized and this will be taken up strongly with the Chinese side.''

Sachdev in his letter said that he had spoken to the director-general of NAFDAC Dr Paul Orhii who said that the Nigerian preference for generics made such cases of fake drugs more common. He expressed NAFDAC's determination to curb circulation of substandard fake medicines.

India and China have been held primarily responsible for fake drugs in the Nigerian market in particular and Africa in general. About 60% of drugs in Nigeria are imported. Between 2001 and 2007, more than 30 Indian and Chinese companies were banned in Nigeria for exporting fake drugs to the country.

However, Dr Mira Shiva of the Initiative for Health Equity and Society (IHES) told TOI that both India and China being large manufacturers of generics, multinational firms would look to discredit the two countries and label their drugs as substandard, so that they would have greater access to the African markets. She warned against the two countries trying to run each other down before ascertaining the full facts in the case to rule out any orchestration, but added that India ought to be more careful to ensure the quality of the drugs exported as well as sold domestically.
Vijay Nair,India,says:This is a shocking news. India's credibility is at stake internationally. This act of China can be detrimental to India's growth trajectory. No sovereign nation can take this for granted. Our Govt. must wake up and see the conspiracy being hatched out by China to defame our country and hamper its economic growth. This is serious issue and China must be told in strongest possible language to dissuade from this nefarious activities maligning India and its reputation. If China does not relent, all necessary retaliatory action must be initiated to teach a lesson to this imposters from our neighbourhood.
[9 Jun, 2009 1412hrs IST]

P.G.Rajagopal,Abu Dhabi,says:Playing with the health and safety of people are dangerous games. We now perceive that China is a country that survives on a disguised morality and humanity, but by addiing sweetwords like 'liberation', 'all countrie labor unite', 'a government for the people'to every thing; while allow no freedom, choice or liberty and treat people like cattle stock. Still facking the medicine and giving a kung fu kick to the health and safety safeguards was least expected from the Chinese.The whole world would have now be wondering and stunned how depressed are the communist mentalities, the communists behave like mentally degraded and retarded and communists mortgaged their humanly sanities totally deep into the chinese yellow river. There is no social justice in China, in China also oppressed it the ordinary poor people, the commoners; all benefits only to communist party members. People are not given any choice, just accept what is imposed or get punished. Let these African countries take at most care while dealing with Chinese in order to save their lives.
[9 Jun, 2009 1410hrs IST]

R.Kumar,Norway,says:Hello, I do not understand why India is afraid of China and do not take Chinese inervention in all matters very serious This matter should taken in UNO and in WHO for further investigation.
[9 Jun, 2009 1359hrs IST]

vishnu,Satara,says:Ok Guys leave out patriotism & go in market to Buy Toys, you will see Doll (Made in China) Rs 20 Much Much Much Much....... better than Doll (Made in India) Rs 50. Can some one explain really why??? Please No finger pointing or blaming. This is not a show "cause" Notice. Just a self assessment.
[9 Jun, 2009 1313hrs IST]

shoukat firfiray,NRI,says:I think our hon'ble health minister should launch an inquiry for master mind hehind this act and bring the culprit before justice. I doubt china can dare such act against its peaceful neighbour, without indian big head behind this crime. This should be seriously handled on high level positions to prevent dignity of India throughout globe. I wish our officials will take all necessary measures to control and put proper checks and balance at all border lines.
[9 Jun, 2009 1248hrs IST]

Varsha,Bangalore,says:The race to becoming the number one economy has made China resort to such unethical means. Someone needs to teach the Chinese what "healthy competetion" means. At this rate they'll worsen the health of their own country. This matter can not and should not be taken lightly.
[9 Jun, 2009 1242hrs IST]

MKRao,Hyderabad,says:LET US MAKE OUR MOTTO "DO NOT BUY MADE IN CHINA". Let us like most people around the world dispise chinese products. Let us not bu the products made in china and sold in India even if it a US or European brands.
[9 Jun, 2009 1225hrs IST]

irfankim,Korea,says:TELL OUR INDIAN CPM/CPI. MR KARAT CAN YOU ANSWER PLZZ
[9 Jun, 2009 1213hrs IST]

PK,Singapore,says:Another Chinese ingenuity. India never has the guts to stand upto it.

Amit pandit,Delhi,says:This is what happens when you have fools for leaders and an extremely incompetent systems in place. Perhaps on the IDF, ( the Indian Defence Forces) need to take stock of the situation and bang these Chinese and Pakistani thugs who wish to harm our Nation.
[9 Jun, 2009 1201hrs IST]

vineet,mumbai,says:This thing refers to our imfamous flag operations wherein a country provokes the other country against a third country by committing acts of sabotage using a false names.This is a highly serious matter of discrediting the name of India in the world body.India should launch a strong protest with the communist govt and should demand a sincere apology and strong actions against the culprits.China is trying to hurt the Indian self interest in Africa because such thing cannot be done without the consent of their politburo.May India wake up to its self interest and does not discard it as any other border skirmish
[9 Jun, 2009 1158hrs IST]

Amit Ahluwalia,NCR,says:The Chinese must realize that Two can play this game... Imagine a slew of "Made in China" labeled goods pushed into the market to further reiterate the substandard quality the Chinese are anyways renowned for.. hehehe.
[9 Jun, 2009 1153hrs IST]

Rajeev,Delhi,says:Actually china is worried about india's progress in all fields, thats why they want to spoil the image of India. India should raise this issue at WHO.
[9 Jun, 2009 1150hrs IST]

Raja,Bangalore,says:Whatever the comment are..............our great leaders are not going to take any action against this.. :(
[9 Jun, 2009 1146hrs IST]

Dr. Paras Deo,Germany,says:The Chinese fake everything.....I recently bought, in the catalugue labeled "INDIAN SHIRT". But as the delivery came I noticed a mini label from China. I called up the mail order service who then said that they too had been "conned". The shirt were from China and not kurtas from India. They took back the order and returned my money......This happened in Germany!!!! The Chinese are selling fake drugs and fake textiles and giving India a bad name.
[9 Jun, 2009 1145hrs IST]

qamar,Muscat,says:I am not surprised, as this is being done at the behest of indian traders who are operating in that region and sourcing it from china for the african market........we must check and put controle on all such traders/manufactureres who are having connection with chinese market.........all such players must be penalised heavily for this fraudulant act and be booked.
[9 Jun, 2009 1145hrs IST]

Purnendu Pattnaik,Bhubaneswar,says:And they say they are growing at 11.5 per cent per year. I dont understand how much they can stoop. Anyways thanks to TOI for making this headlines, It should ensure that these news is highlighted throughout the World.Let the whole world know who is playing foul.
[9 Jun, 2009 1142hrs IST]

Kumar,UAE,says:Not only fake drugs but many other populer items are immediately copied and a cheap virson is dumped in the African markets by China. China has long survived on this tectics and every one knows that it will go to eny extend to make money. How can you forget the contaminated baby milk scam in side China itself and Artificial eggs made of PVC by products. Chinese are the most crooked people.
[9 Jun, 2009 1136hrs IST]

J Chacko,Doha,says:Chinese businessmen are known for fakes....whatever they find hot selling including famous brands-pen,tools&hardware,cosmetics,watches,goggles,linen....now medicines ,they will produce in China even marking required country of origin.The goods will be shipped to you ...It is so easy to place orders..All they want is money......Govt of China openly encourages this.... The whole gulf states are flooded with these products

Elayaraja,Kuwait,says:Some of thing need control in our country also,but now china is taking advantage of all our country weakness,Exchanging label,Stop import and export goods for some of country in world.We can save our time and money also.Please Use our Goods and buys own product,Company can give nice material to indian People also. Save our country..Save our Money and Name of the Country
[9 Jun, 2009 1128hrs IST]

Tamil,Singapore,says:Why Indians in India are so paranoid? Evidence! Please! I bet the Indian government dare not address this issue to WHO, because it doesn't have the "solid evidence" as they claimed. Indians in India should grow up, you are too easy agitated by the media. Crying babies, grow up!
[9 Jun, 2009 1126hrs IST]

Deep,nagpur,says:and sickularists and communists never cease to say "Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai"!!! I would love to hear what our communists have to say about this.
[9 Jun, 2009 1123hrs IST]

Venny,US,says:This needs a very strong action from India pulling in international pressure. Its time for couragoes leaders taking action. The intentions are far malecious and should be judged beyond this catch of fake medicine.
[9 Jun, 2009 1121hrs IST]

Thameem,Chennai,says:It's really good news, India should take effective steps in order to curb such malpractices by Chinese. Everyone is telling, Chinese economy is strong, which is not true, i have worked with them closely, first of all they don't do a costing, just they match the offer. In next 50years, let communist falls, there will no Chinese. I am very sure
[9 Jun, 2009 1120hrs IST]

Akash Sabarwal,Bangalore,says:We Should find the reason why these things are happening ,what problem have our neighbours why they are continiously doing these type of things and after that strict actions should be taken,assume that if these drugs would have been made by indians and tagged as MADE IN CHINA ,then what action china would have taken against India.
[9 Jun, 2009 1117hrs IST]

s.venkat,india,says:CHINA CHINESE CANNOT INNOVATE. THEY ARE CHEAP LABOURERS ONLY MANUFACTURING CHEAP THINGS.THIS IS A SIGN OF DESPERATION FROM CHINA. THE WHOLE WORLD TAKE MY PREDICTION. BOTH U.S.A AND ENTANGLED WITH EACH OTHER IN THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.THE BURST OF U.S.A IS THE END OF CHINA. DO NOT HOLD U.S DOLLARS OR THE YUAN OR CHINA STOCKS OR INVEST IN CHINA.IT IS COMING SOON. CHINA CANNOT AFFORD TO TALK LOUD NOW AS THEY KNOW THAT THEIR DEATH BELLS HAVE STARTED O RING AND IT IS GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER.
[9 Jun, 2009 1114hrs IST]

Pranay Verma,Delhi,says:Clearly China is maligning India. A tactic to create a buzz amongst Nigerians that Indian Goods are shoddy. Be it drugs or any other product. This shall give Chinese goods an extra mile over Indian drugs as they can market it at the same price. It has been well thought of to reap benefits for a long period of time. India has to tackle it subtly and intelligently. Maybe advertise in Nigerian media. One problem with our country is that the decision making authorities cant reach a consensus on these issues. And the primary reason being that Indians think and act regionally. Look at the festivals, holidays, elections. There is hardly anything National that emanates from within. We give importance to local events more than national things. India has to emerge as a nation of people who ought to be respected and considered of a superior race because of their ancestry and having being civilized the country and the planet for long. It needs a change in thinking by Indians. We should think ourselves of as Indians. Otherwise how different shall be from Yugoslavia?
[9 Jun, 2009 1109hrs IST]

Subdude India,Pune,says:Does Indian Govt. understand the seriousness of this issue? It is not only about the reputation but also about India Inc. brand value in the global market. Just imagine what will happen if Indian company does the same thing with China. Strong measures must be immediately taken. However it needs guts and respect towards our own country which we hardly have. This will be highlighted for some time, we will give evidence to China, they will deny or ignore it and so on. This will continue till next scam occurs and we will enjoy the new scam completing forgetting this one.
[9 Jun, 2009 1107hrs IST]

Basheer,Dubai,says:astonishing! India must stringent measure to tackle the issue, how can a country like China produce fake drugs with the tag of another country like India. are we taken for granted? Shame on China,
[9 Jun, 2009 1106hrs IST]

Rahul,LA,says:China is our big enemy than Pakistan. No hindi chini bhai bhai! India govt should protest this in UNO.
[9 Jun, 2009 1102hrs IST]

Jitender Singh Nohwar,Bnagkok, Thailand,says:dear sir....i am living & working in bangkok (thailand ) since year 2000. china is doing intentionaly wrong & giveing false informations in all feild of business or socially against india. recently i have seen one GLOBE which is made in china... in globe shows..JAMMU & KASHIMIR in a another color nad give name " KASHMIR " which shows separate from india !!! i have that GLOBE as a proof.
[9 Jun, 2009 1102hrs IST]

raj,india,says:hmm...look like its a tip of iceberg...here enemy is strong,quick,inteligent most important he is joulous, and he can go up to any level (he will kill ur babies if he didnt get u)
[9 Jun, 2009 1101hrs IST]

Santhi Gp,Bhimavaram,says:In this era of wepons of mass distructions no country however mighty it be will resort to conventional war fae with countries like India. They find India with ever squablling self serving political executive as sitting ducks for this kind of economic warfare where economics and reputations can be hurt beyond repair. It is not just China Pakistan too is known to do these things.With the decisive mandate UPA shall now do some thing befitting the faith peeple put on them.
[9 Jun, 2009 1059hrs IST]

Pranay Verma,Delhi,says:China is maligning India. A tactic to create a buzz amongst the Nigerians that Indian goods are fake. Be it drugs or any thing else. China shall get an extra mile over this. India is too democratic a country to handle such things. There shall never be any concensus by the various parties on these issues. If only Indians were united, shall there be a fear and respect for Indians. Look at Australia - Indians are thrashed and not much is being done to prevent or stop it. The undercurrent has now become open. Indians should think, speak and act as Indians and not as from the state. Hardly anyone cares for the national language or anything national. Everthing works at the regional level. Be it elections, festivals, holidays etc. Only an united India can become a strong world leader. Not a group of regions like Yugosolavia.
[9 Jun, 2009 1052hrs IST]

Suba,Melbourne,says:Using India's name by chinese companies producing and exporting fake goods is not only bringing killing for good India's market share but bringing down India's reputation for good. India should re-act not just by complaining to China but stop importation of chinese goods into India and expose Chinese companies names, products worldwide countries. Only then China will learn.
[9 Jun, 2009 1052hrs IST]

Albert,Kinshasa,says:Many companies are bringing the medicines from china with made in india tag. In Africa in DRC alone many companies are bringging. All the injections are from china with india made tag. The biggest companeis like Zenufa, shalina, Sikina,Unique Etc are bring the medecines with made in india tag. DRC is highly corrupted country and can be managed any thing here. ALL FAKE MEDICINES.Here all Ismailies and shias are just for money.They literally killing african. I just returned from US and shocked to see the FAKE medicies in market. Congolese has to wake up and stop buying mediciens from indian and chines companies. Can indian government make a investigation and stop all these.
[9 Jun, 2009 1043hrs IST]

Vic Krishnan,Hong Kong,says:Best part is, these drugs are ordered by Indian Traders and then distributed in Africa by Indian Traders...besides other items like Godrej Locks and Bajaj Scooters...
[9 Jun, 2009 1042hrs IST]

luv,hyd,says:Every one says china has done tremendous growth..I have a question where is the innovation there?They just copy everything and export that what a shame...
[9 Jun, 2009 1041hrs IST]

Nitin,Chicago,says:What china has done by exporting fake drugs is a unholy act but I want to point out what is the major issue here.. China exporting Fake drugs or Undermining India's Image.. the former should be the main issue but seems like the later is being politcized and being hightlighted ! I am sure it wouldnt have been a headline if there was no Indian connection !
[9 Jun, 2009 1034hrs IST]

PC,Delhi,says:China can never be trusted in any respect. First of all they are Chinese and secondly they are communists which simply means untrustworthy people.
[9 Jun, 2009 1032hrs IST]

RK,india,says:This is not protest time, but some kickin arse time, Cut all trasde deals with these bastards, Indian Leadership should focus purely not on trusting such dirty minded people and more than that the Maoists / Communists in India should bear responsibility.
[9 Jun, 2009 1027hrs IST]

Anup ,Muscat,says:Beware India...China is the Biggest threat to you. We are just simply obsessed with Pakistan. Chinese can go the deepest to undermine India wherever it is excelling.....It's time to say Hindi Chini Bye bye....unless they cry for Bhai bhai...
[9 Jun, 2009 1022hrs IST]

RKChary53,India,says:Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and US - these countries can do anything to destroy India at any cost, whenever they get a chance. We should raise these points to World Health Organisation and UN.
[9 Jun, 2009 1020hrs IST]

Juby Mathews,Muscat,says:This is a proxy war waged by China against India. They are trying to malign the image of India worldwide by issuing counterfeit drugs as made in India. The USFDA and WHO should take a very serious note of this and issue a stern warning to China.
[9 Jun, 2009 1013hrs IST]

Ragesh,USA,says:I think this is media propaganda. The "Chinese" are "attacking" us and they are trying to "destroy" us!!!.. Even the "title" of this article is false. How about is a chinese newspaper reports that "Indians faking their software companies" obviously refering to Satyam Scandal? I think media needs to be more responsible before reporting with such a "title"..
[9 Jun, 2009 1013hrs IST]

rajesh,India,says:Dear all, if you dont stop China now they will make hell of our life. I know many Chinies they are determined to do all wrong things against India. The lazy, corrupt politician will never do and this is not politician responsibilty we as Indian has to raised our voice againest them. What our software engineer are doing they are not able to hack Chinies website this is also responsibility of politician, do not always blame and dependent on politics, since we are so much dependent on politician that is why politician behaving like big dadies, just start igonoring them thy will come on the road.
[9 Jun, 2009 1009hrs IST]

AMit,Pune,says:The present Govt. in India is so weak under the PMship of Singh and it doesnot want to take any concrete steps to tackle any Domestic and Intl. issues. We should have a strong Govt. as well as Leader like Hon. late Indira Gandhi. How could we accept such things like what Pak, China, banladesh and even Nepal has done so far as far as Terrorism, Fake Currency, fake Medicines and Incursions were and areconcerned. We have spoiled our own reputation in the past, so we should take serous and sincere steps and come up as Strong Nation in Asia.
[9 Jun, 2009 1004hrs IST]

prabhu,bangalore,says:These Chinese are criminals and are more dangerous than the Terrorists. India should be careful in dealing with them as they do anything for their growth. India should ban its Toys first, as it contains poisons substance and spoiling the Children of our nation.
[9 Jun, 2009 0946hrs IST]

Godfrey Rasquinha,UAE,says:THis gross act of supplying fake genericx medicines made in China and labelled as Made in India and passed onto countries in the African continent.The Indian Mission must take strong action and report the matter to the WHO and theFDA of USA as well so that they are aware of this scam and arrest the manufacturers.If allowed to go unnoticed Indias reputation could be damaged beyond repair
[9 Jun, 2009 0922hrs IST]

k .madhukar,bangalore,says:Should'nt we now remember our great leader Mr jawarlal Nehru once again,for coining the slogan" Hindi chini bai bai" and himself believing that it was so.
[9 Jun, 2009 0921hrs IST]

Baiju AS,Cherthalla,says:This must have been done with the active connivance of chinese govt.Made in china label evokes a response from a prospective buyer as a product of substandard quality.They want to give the same response to Indian medicines by this nefarious activity.
[9 Jun, 2009 0921hrs IST]

D V Giri,Bangalore,says:This is a very serious Issue. India should strongly take this at WTO with strong evidence.Fake drugs is wrost than Drug Trafekking. India should not allow China to get away with this.
[9 Jun, 2009 0920hrs IST]

Sahadevan,Mumbai,says:Tell this to our communists
[9 Jun, 2009 0918hrs IST]

anil,beijing,china,says:A country which is best known for its cheap and counterfeit products whether it is tainted milk or poisonous toys,what can we expect from that cheap country.but this time they have crossed another milestone by sending fake drugs to Africa.you could have sent ot to USA,but why are u playing with these poor.so,i pray you not to take lives and not to corrode our image.
[9 Jun, 2009 0912hrs IST]

Farhang,UAE,says:Whether it is pharmaceuticals, automobile parts,agricultural products the big multinational companies from the West and Japan do not like new competitors posing a threat to their products and profits. One way is to set up plants in China and label the product as made in India or anywhere else and export. Money is made as well the competitor is bow beaten and his name tarnished. The Babu as is usual is the last person to wake up and realise what is happening
[9 Jun, 2009 0912hrs IST]

NARAYAN NANDWANI,PANAMA,says:CHINA WILL ALWAYS TRY TO UNDERMINE INDIA IN ALL WAYS, WE BHARATWASI ALWAYS TRUST TOO MUCH OUTSIDERS AND FORGIVE VERY SOON BECAUSE OUR SANSKRITI CULTURE HAS TAUGHT SO THEN GET STABED IN THE BACH FROM FOREIGNERS . IT IS TIME TO LEARN AND SAVE HINDUSTAN AND BHARAT JAIHIND
[9 Jun, 2009 0905hrs IST]

SL,bangalore,says:Till India is not taking any strong steps towards countries like pak and china such things will keep on happening. Our great leaders only talk but never act. Its action that should say everything.
[9 Jun, 2009 0903hrs IST]

DN,Bangalore,says:This is a really sick. We have a bunch of idiots for neighbors and a government thats sleeping sound.
[9 Jun, 2009 0859hrs IST]

Dinesh Reddy,US,says:Please for god's sake no more be defensive, be proactive\attack. Please let our enemies think twice to make a move against us. For gods sake grow up!!!!
[9 Jun, 2009 0857hrs IST]

Dipankar,Mumbai,says:This is commercial terrorism. Just like the state policy of Pakistan to sponsor terrorism keep India under pressure, the Chinese try to malign India globally to affect India's growth trajectory.
[9 Jun, 2009 0847hrs IST]

Thiru,B'lore,says:What are doing Babus & Netas??
[9 Jun, 2009 0833hrs IST]

A Dass,Singapore,says:One more Hindi-Chini bhai bhai fallout. Start being tough, instead of behaving like a jackal with your tail between your legs.
[9 Jun, 2009 0821hrs IST]

Jayakrishnan,Kannur,Kerala,says:China is notorious for duplicates, and sub standard products. Recently, there were cases of adultrated milk being exported from China all over the world, which resulted the death of many infants. Its a nation full of cheats and hypocrats. They are very eager to show the world they are the best, and to get this done they would adopt any shrewd ways. The chinese Industrialist lacks ethics and morale, and tarnishing India's image is their hidden agenda. India should be cautious against this malicious campaign of the Chinese.
[9 Jun, 2009 0810hrs IST]

Dr(Prof) Vijay Kumar(Retired),Ratu,Ranchi,Jharkhand,says:Though, China is trying to be economically self dependen & it is trying all the possible wrong means to earn more.We Indians must take a vow not to use any product and article made and manufactured by China.But is is very very difficult -- How ? Now note what I am going to say -- The wireless modem installed at my residence for BROAD BAND by BSNL(India) is made of China. Here lies a BIG _ BIG ?
[9 Jun, 2009 0808hrs IST]

youknowwho,youknowhere,says:China - India's Enemy no 1. What else did you expect, mate?
[9 Jun, 2009 0745hrs IST]

LSR,Chennai,says:All countries has to stop importing any items from China. China is more dangerous than Pakistan. China helped Srilanka for winning aganist Srilankan tamilian (LTTE). North Indians did not understand the real fact of that war. Now not only Srilanka won aganist LTTE, but also China has won aganist India. Our Govt lead by Mrs.Sonia wanted to take revenge aganist LTTE, that really hurted for India. In case LTTE has won and get separate Tamil Elam, they support on ly India and not China/Pakistan.
[9 Jun, 2009 0723hrs IST]

Vikram S,Mumbai,says:China is one of the most secretive and vicious country in the world with all their tactics.
[9 Jun, 2009 0717hrs IST]

Do you care,Does TOI care,says:Ban all Chinese goods in India. All PC's, mobiles phones, laptops, etc are made in China, irrespective of the brand. Tomorrow if India has a confrontation with China, how can we be sure that they have not slipped in some software which they can use to make everything go dead.

Dr Tarashankar Rudra,India,says:China is a Parasite of the Planet. They are not only the epicenter of terrorism, but are also the hub of lies, fake goods and fraud.
[9 Jun, 2009 0709hrs IST]

Indian,Indian,says:Don't blame China. You can find fake drugs in India. Stop whining.
[9 Jun, 2009 0633hrs IST]

Vedanarayanan Andanallur,Oregon, USA,says:In good old days, (probably in 1950s), a joke used to be in circulation around Bombay, about, toys and electronic goods with lable "Made by U.S.A", though made near Bombay, India. The expansion was said as "Made by Ulhasnagar S....Association" !..With malice towards none ! By the Way, we will be glad to hear Mr.Karat to give his Comments. Prior to Elections, he used to be quick in offering comments..right from Atomic Energy onwards...if anything is said related to China.
[9 Jun, 2009 0633hrs IST]

Faisal,canada,says:I believe China is the only nation that can stop the proliferation of axis of EVIL which is: India, Israel and US. Way to go China!
[9 Jun, 2009 0630hrs IST]

Sanjay,Phoenix,USA,says:Yes, I agree with the Indian Government contention, that fake drugs made in China with"Made in India" lable harm the image of India. India should pursue this case with WTO. However a bigger problem which lies within India is fake Made in India drugs, well made within India, which of course is a low priority for the government. Who cares if a few thousand or maybe more Indians die from such fakes. Problem with such a prosecution is that such operations get political cover thus hindering law enforcement from performing their job. Getting the priorities straight any one???
[9 Jun, 2009 0626hrs IST]

Nadeer,Shanghai,says:They do this. I had been to a bumper jack factory in Shanghai, and they told they could print 'made in anywhere' on the jack. In fact they export it to many countries as 'made in Germany'. Only recently Iranian authorities found out some items 'made in Israel' were actually from China.
[9 Jun, 2009 0619hrs IST]

Sunil,sydney,says:This is another means of making war against India! Chinese can never be trusted and are actively supplying Pakistan with weapons and nuclear technology to try and defeat India by all means.
[9 Jun, 2009 0616hrs IST]

KC,NY,says:When India has a rubber stamp PM this kind of anti Indian activities will go on. This government neither has policies nor has power to counter this kind of situation. This UPA government only knows to shelter and feed terrorists due to vote bank politics at the cost of tax payers money.
[9 Jun, 2009 0522hrs IST]

ganapathy,adambakkam,says:We should leave the past BHAI Bhai relationship with china and be more agressive in our Trade Missions in gathering field intelligence and acting on them. We should take it up with WHO without any delay.
[9 Jun, 2009 0517hrs IST]

Gopal,New Zealand,says:China will always remain India's main threat. Pakistan is another proxy for China. The recent Rajapakshe lead surge and defeat of the LTTE in Sri Lanka was possible only with China's (and Pakistan's) generous aid and encouragement. Now China has a 'friend' and a base in Sri Lanka, just 80 miles off the Indian coast! China is encircling India. And with the fake 'Made in India' label is tarnishing India's image in every possible way. Time to have a strong India.
[9 Jun, 2009 0504hrs IST]

PK,US,says:The story is not a surprise to someone like me who has lived in China for 3 long years! If one goes to Guangzhou, hong-kong or shenzhen (the pearl river delta), one could not miss those super containers being loaded at those docks. Curiosity piques when one sees most of the container destined to Dubai, and labelled Made in India. As much as China is to be blamed for those fake goods being sold under the name of Brand India,I would like to mention here that most of this was started by a few greedy Indian merchants (the so-called merchandisers, import-export businessmen). One does not have to dig deep to understand the situation when in China. Everything happens right there in front of everybody including the Chinese government officials!
[9 Jun, 2009 0453hrs IST]

Saratchandran,Australia,says:Nice neighborly act by a more powerful and affluent country!!? It is a pity that a country so powerful and leading in world commerce resort to such dirty tricks! Hope it is not a widespread disorder and the Government in China is not supportive of such miscreants. Indian Industries have to be more vigilant and protect their reputation and reliability.
[9 Jun, 2009 0451hrs IST]

Elliott,Uk,says:Dear TOI editor I hope you publish this comment. It is one thing regarding India as a competitor, but it is another thing to deliberately discredit a great democracy, in fact world's largest democracy, by manufacturing fake, and possibly dangerous,drugs and passing these as 'made in India'!!!! We have long known that China,as our enemy will do harm to India when ever possible, e.g. selling dangerous nuclear weapons to Pakistan. By the way, the money which the Pakistanis paid China came from the begging basket filled by the US ostensibly to help Pakistan to destroy the terrorists(terrorists they created in the first place). In all the countries to which Indian companies export drugs a very important memorandum must be sent to warn them of this disgusting and disreputable practice by the Chinese companies and also they must be requested to send as much relevant information to India as possible. Protesting to China will bear no fruit (they will simply send a denial). India MUST give this episode maximum possible publicity through the world press so that all countries importing drugs from India are alerted to this crime designed to destroy India's image and business. How low can China stoop, as bad as the other neighbour Pakistan with their design to destroy the Taj hotel in Nov 2008.Birds are of the same feather!!!! I wish we could choose our own neighbours.
[9 Jun, 2009 0439hrs IST]

bala srinivasan,saginaw.mich.usa.,says:THE ONE COUNTRY INDIA MUST WATCH LIKE A HAWK MILITARY,MONETARY,MANUFACTURING AND MIND GAME IS NONE OTHER THAN-CHINA.ITS CUNNING,SHREWD,CALCULATING MOVES SHOULD BE ACTIVELY MONITORED TO BE NEUTRALISED,IF NOT WE WILL BE.INDIAN GULLABILITY AND NAIVETTE PLAYS INTO CHINESE MAJANG GAME OF INDIAN CONTAINMENT MUST BE REPELLED.FOR GODS&COUNTRY'S SAKE INDIAN EXTERNAL MINISTRY NEEDS VIGILANT LOOK OUT FOR CHINESE HANKY PANKY AND NIP IT IN ITS BUD.
[9 Jun, 2009 0439hrs IST]

Abhijit,India,says:Shame on China!
[9 Jun, 2009 0438hrs IST]

P.S.Panwar,Raj,says:Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai!
[9 Jun, 2009 0434hrs IST]

JOMON,IRELAND,says:USE SATALITE TRAKING SYSTEM FOR ALL INDIAN MADE PRODUCT
[9 Jun, 2009 0427hrs IST]

babubhai ,USA,says:and add one more to your list......here in the US, there is a TIGER balm sold ,almost identical package,nothing but a lotion!!! and made in china !!!!
[9 Jun, 2009 0312hrs IST]

M P,USA,says:Chinese Prime Minister must be preparing to give an award to these fake drugs and mis labeling companies and will most likely reward them for doing such damage to India.
[9 Jun, 2009 0311hrs IST]

Bob,LA,says:Nigerians should have got surprised as everything fake in this world is 'Chinese'.
[9 Jun, 2009 0245hrs IST]

Latika Jane,Kuwait,says:China is a big threat not only to India but also to the International community. There is no other country in the world, I think which does not respect human rights as China. They are producing a lot of low quality products and exporting to other countries.Several had been exposed like the dangerous toys, harmful and toxic fruits, recent Milk powder containing melamine,pirated CD ... and many more. It is very important for all countries to give wide publicity to the dangers of using cheap Chinese products. The dangerous UV radiation hazard from cheap Chinese made fluorescent lamps is another important problem probably not well studied.Now this scandal of manufacturing low quality dangerous drugs and labeling it as made in India is harmful to Indian economy and dangerous in a much higher gravity for the International community. I sincerely hope the Indian government will take necessary steps to prevent this. Hope the media will give adequate importance to this so that the whole world will understand this danger which is as dangerous as terrorism.
[9 Jun, 2009 0240hrs IST]

Vikram,Bangalore,says:the govt of India only registers protest,does nothing...How many fake toys with lead would be in the country,melamine containing products...no one bothers...is anyone looking at it.Indians officials are interested in image makeover and nothing else...thanks MANMOHAN JIII,you are an example.
[9 Jun, 2009 0230hrs IST]

Subbu,Nigeria,says:There you go again, the CUNNING Chinese FOX is out on the run against India. One of the two damned neighbors whose wrath we have to bear and live with (considering that we breed gutless politicians). Our motto should be, Under no circumstance should we trust the motives of China and Pakistan."
[9 Jun, 2009 0228hrs IST]

DB,India,says:China Traders should be banned for doing such malicious act and trying to tarnish India image. WHO should come forward to take appropirate actions. Melamine has recently been in the news for being found in food products coming from China. Think "Is it safe to import from China"?
[9 Jun, 2009 0219hrs IST]