On August 1, 2005, BBC re****ted that unauthorized Chinese versions of
the latest Harry Potter book have been sold in Beijing, 3 months before
the official translation is published.
Read the article in
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/4734161.stm
An outline of the article:
* The English version of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood
Prince" was released around the world on July 16.
* The unofficial version of the book was said to omit
paragraphs and contains errors, like swapping
"mortal" for "immortal". It is sold for 20 yuans
(1.4 pounds) in China.
* People's Literature Publi****ng House is the official
publisher to distribute the Chinese version of the
book, which would be sold about 11.90 pounds per
copy.
* Christopher Little, the author J.K. Rowling's London
agent, said actions were taken successfully against
Chinese pirates but he declined to give details.
