Nation to step up IP protection efforts

China will continue stepping up protection of intellectual property rights, particularly in cutting-edge digital fields such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as the country aims to fuel sustainable innovation in emerging industries amid its rising technological strength, said experts.

The remarks followed a news conference held by the State Council Information Office early on Friday, during which the Annual Report on China's Combating of IPR Infringement and Counterfeiting (2024) was released.

The report outlines the new measures and achievements China made in 2024 to combat intellectual property infringement and counterfeiting, with continued efforts to strengthen criminal enforcement against such violations.