Norinco NR08: Chinese MP5 Clone
Norinco is now producing clones of the H&K MP5A4 submachine gun. I cannot even recollect reading that China had purchased a license from H&K and I presume these are unlicensed clone. These guns are being exported to the Philippines and being sold for the equivalent of about $2,500.
I am not surprised that China is producing another clone, but I am surprised they chose to clone the MP5. Both POF (Pakistan) and MKE (Turkey) produce MP5s cheaply and legally on licensed machinery. The market for cheap MP5s seems more than a little crowded.
Is H&K going to sue the Chinese Government, who own Norinco, like they recently sued an American importer? Not a chance. China seems to find a new way to breach the WTO regulation each month and this is the least of their offenses. Unless the German government is willing to make this into a major diplomatic incident, Norinco is untouchable.
[ Many thanks to Curtis for the tip. ]
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I think copying is totally unacceptable. However, in this case the patents have expired and they are technically not breaking any laws. So they are no different from the hundreds of companies in and outside the US producing AR-style rifles. The only difference is that they are the PRC Chinese and many people don't like them.