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Can a New Name Erase the Shadows of Ninestar’s History?
After being exposed for links to slave labor, massive counterfeit toner production, and a U.S. import ban, the notorious Chinese brand Ninestar has been forced to change its name to Pantum Technology in 2026—an attempt to shake off its criminal past.This move is hardly shocking to Tonernews.com, which has been documenting Ninestar’s shady operations for over a decade. The vast majority of news surrounding Ninestar has been far from positive, painting a picture of a company built on deception and exploitation.
What’s truly mind-blowing is how two relatively unknown toner counterfeiters, Jason and Jackson Wang, went from small-time HP toner counterfeiters in the early 2000s to running a multi-billion-dollar empire, all while gaining the backing of the Chinese Communist Party. In fact, recent rumors—reported in our Tonernews.com article from March 9, 2026—suggest that these two may now be manufacturing chips for China’s military, raising serious concerns about the company’s broader ambitions.
While Pantum Technology’s future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: earning the industry’s trust will be a difficult feat. Tonernews.com doesn’t expect Pantum to abandon its history of counterfeiting anytime soon, but we do expect the company to tread more carefully in its pursuit of legitimacy. Whether it can truly reform or whether this is just a rebranding scheme remains to be seen.
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