In Shanghai, Hiding Bootlegs Before the World Visits

On May 1, World Expo opens in Shanghai. Anxious to hide one of China's worst sins, piracy, authorities have ordered all retail stores selling pirated software, music and movies to stash away their illegal goods. The solution? To literally cut the store in half. In front, and in public display, are real discs no one will buy. Behind a sliding wooden partition is where you'll find Avatar for a buck.

In Shanghai, Hiding Bootlegs Before the World Visits -- nytimes.com