Fraud Helps China's Fake Car Parts Reach US

An Associated Press investigation has uncovered widespread investigative fraud in China.

Dec 18, 2015

An Associated Press investigation has uncovered widespread investigative fraud in China, involving counterfeit auto parts, medicine, personal care products and electrical components.

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