Ok, so if you lived here in the US (you don't say if the Asian dude does or not) and happened to own the We'll Distribute Anything For A Price record label, and just happened to be the owner of the US distribution rights, would it be OK to not pay you? Just 'cause his government isn't willing to hear/try/whatever a case against him doesn't mean that he doesn't have his rights here, where it is much easier (sorta) to get the govn't to cooperate.
Sorry, I have a weird stance on IP ownership and laws in general.. too much time at
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