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Beijing seeks to make IP protection a central part of its new development strategy.


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China on a mission to turn ‘junk’ patents into treasure

Illustration: Brian Wang

The number of Chinese patents exploded for a time because people were making money just by filing patents, one expert says. Photo: Shutterstock

As part of its drive to achieve technological self-sufficiency, Beijing is overhauling its system of reward for patent filing.


Intellectual property: China’s evolution from ‘norm taker’ to ‘norm setter’

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

A deeper look at IP protection in China reveals a changing landscape as the country strengthens legal provisions and new battlegrounds emerge.


Why China’s intellectual property protection matters to Beijing and Washington

China has indicated it is making IP protection a priority as part of its strategy to seek self-reliance in critical technology. Photo: Shutterstock

Receipts and payments for intellectual property use (US$ billions)

Number of resident and overseas patent applications by country in 2019

IP is seen as strategically vital by both nations, with China’s growing stake in it, and the trade deal with the US, contributing to advances in protection.


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