China seizes over 31 million fake face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

China has seized over 31 million fake or inferior face masks, the country's public security authorities reported Wednesday, shedding light on the desperation brought on by the country's mask shortage.Despite donations from numerous countries, the outbreak has caused a severe shortage of medical face masks in many parts of China as residents quickly snapped up inventories at both brick and mortar and online shops.The government responded in late January by strengthening efforts to crack down on vendors who sell counterfeit masks or engage in price gouging online.Some companies like Hon Hai P…READ FULL ARTICLE