Hong Kong bans Modchips
A new copyright regulation comes into operation in Hong Kong. According to the regulation, “circumvent” device and technological measures, which includes most modchips and custom firmwares, are illegal, for both retailers and users.
Any device / action, which circumvents the copyright protection by the copyright owner, is considered illegal. Selling or USING these device are considered illegal too. According to this regulation, most modchips, custom firmwares, warez, keygen, cracks, etc. are banned.
However, if a modchip / custom firmware ONLY disables the regional code check, it is acceptable. (However it can’t let the user use BOTH pirated copies AND imported copies. i.e. Any device that enables the ability to use a pirated/home-made copy is illegal).
Making / selling such devices or providing installation services for such devices are considered as CRIMEs.
