Unauthorized sellers of Apple products in Zhongguancun have been told to cover up the Apple logo as the city's quality watchdog attempts to tighten control over the nation's top center for the distribution of electronic products.

An official at Beijing's quality and technical supervision bureau has confirmed that the city will prohibit unauthorized retailers from using the Apple logo or using any brand name associated with Apple, such as "Apple authorized reseller" or "Apple direct retailer". Full story

Customers select products at an unauthorized store selling Apple products in Zhongguancun, August 7. [Photo / Asianewsphoto]