Why is there a conversation on air-conditioner parts in the hong kong accomodation forum? Just saying...
The Simpsons episode Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield
Homer: Look at these low, low price on famous name-brand electronics!
Bart: Don't be a sap, Dad. These are just crappy knock-offs!
Homer: Pfft! I know a genuine Panaphonics when I see one! And look, there's Magnetbox and Sorny!
A lot of Rasonic appliances are sold as Panasonic in other markets. Sometimes they are sold as National. So SOMETIMES they are the same, SOMETIMES they are not. For instance, my Rasonic RSC18BK air conditioner is called Panasonic RSC18BK in Europe. Same thing, different brand.