An industry built over 20 years focuses on making producers pay for counterfeiting

Wang Hai shies away from family gatherings, wears sunglasses as often as possible, and avoids appearing in front of cameras.

The 42-year-old consumer activist is well aware of the risks involved with his trade - purchasing brand name products he knows to be counterfeit then going after the manufacturers to seek financial compensation. He also helps companies pick on their competitors.