From Conduit to Compliance Node: The Institutional Evolution of Supply Chain Intermediary Liability in China’s Anti-Counterfeiting Regime, 1979–2026
Background: Counterfeit goods realize illicit value only when moved, mainly by logistics intermediaries rather than counterfeiters, so how the law treats these intermediaries determines where enforcement can bite. This review traces the policies, laws, literature, and data relevant to China’s anti-counterfeiting landsc...