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Taking a step behind the scenes, the creator visited a wholesale complex in China, where dupes are manufactured in large quantities. Guided by a local live streamer, Li, who sells dupes via livestreams, she observed the operation of factories producing trending clothing and other accessories. These factories focus on efficient production, maintaining quality that surpasses consumer expectations for the price.
Despite operating in a legal gray area—since many dupes are almost indistinguishable from genuine products—these factories emphasize that they do not make direct copies of branded items, often avoiding trademarks and specific designs to evade litigation.