Aye, but what got me when I was there, was that the article is true...
You could buy/use any sockets, especially the multi-gang ones, and they would take any of 3 or 4 types of plug, including the UK ones.
One of my colleagues from the factory came over to the UK to work and live, and bought a flat in Bristol, then I got an email to ask if the Chinese father, who was an electrician in China, was permitted to rewire the flat.....I had to explain carefully about the Wiring Regulations etc, but I heard nothing further....