China: Where Even the Jews are Fakes

Home | China Law Blog | China: Where Even The Jews Are Fake Fascinating story in today's Washington Post, titled, Sold on a Stereotype: In China, a genre of self-help books purports to tell the secrets of making money "the Jewish way." Seems many Chinese think very highly of Jews, both for their perceived ability as businesspeople, and for their honesty and family values. China has more than 50 books focused on emulating the Jewish path to success. What I found funniest in the article was that many of these books purportedly written by Jews were actually written by Chinese. On top of that, some of these books wrongly refer to WASPS, like J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, as Jews. A few months ago, in "China: Where Even the Law Firms Are Fake" [link no longer exits], we discussed scam websites of purported Chinese law firms that were taking foreigners' money for things like registering trademarks in China and then doing nothing. That one really stunned me Counterfeit drugs, money, cigarettes, food, shoes, music, auto parts, software, purses, even fake Playboy bunnies. None of those shock anymore. But today I just learned there are those who take money to file trademarks in China and then simply run away. A new client told me he had sent about $750 to what he thought was a Shanghai law firm to have his company's brand name registered. As soon as the first $750 had hit Shanghai, he was asked to send an additional $600 to "cover the filing fees," which he did. A week later the website was down, and the Shanghai "firm" was gone. Fake China law firms and now fake Jews. What will they think of next. Be careful out there. This is China. . . . Check Out Our China Law Services Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment Dan Harris Dan Harris is a founding member of Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm where he mostly represents companies doing business in emerging market countries. Most of his time is spent helping American and European companies navigate foreign countries by working with the international lawyers at his firm in setting up companies overseas (WFOEs, Subsidiaries, Rep Offices and Joint Ventures), drafting international contracts, protecting IP, and overseeing M&A transactions. In addition, Dan writes and speaks extensively on international law, with a focus on protecting foreign businesses in their overseas operations. He is also a prolific and widely-followed blogger, writing as the co-author of the award-winning China Law Blog. Harris Sliwoski Attorney Read more posts [email protected] Read More China Business Learn more about our International Law Practice Related Posts September 15, 2026 Your AI-Drafted China Contract Says It Needs a Lawyer. Listen to It. September 11, 2026 Forensic Accountants in China Business Litigation: How True Numbers Can Tell the Wrong Story September 4, 2026 China NNN Agreement or Trademark Registration? You Usually Need Both September 1, 2026 AI Didn't Replace Lawyers. It Gave Us the 48-Page Contract. August 27, 2026 Do I Need a China NNN Agreement or a China Manufacturing Agreement? Usually Both. August 26, 2026 China’s New Overseas Investment Rules: Can Your Chinese Investor Actually Get the Money Out? August 24, 2026 International IP Protection for Startups: What to Protect and Where August 19, 2026 The Documents Are the International Deal August 19, 2026 China Supplier Fraud in Yiwu: Why We Recommended the Police, Not a Lawsuit August 17, 2026 China Trademark Registration: Why U.S. Companies Need More Than a Filing Agent August 10, 2026 Buying Expensive Equipment from China: Seven Questions to Answer Before You Pay August 7, 2026 DDP Shipping Risks: What Boise Cascade’s Guilty Plea Means for U.S. Buyers August 6, 2026 Protecting Your Artwork Internationally: What Artists Need to Do Before the Work Travels August 5, 2026 Your China Employee Signed the Vacation Policy. You Can Still Lose. July 29, 2026 The RedNote Contract Lesson for Companies Doing Business in China Leave a comment Cancel reply