Chinese President Xi Jinping called on officials to intensify the protection of intellectual property rights from the perspective of “national strategy,” Xinhua news agency reported.
Intellectual property protection is key to China’s openness, national security and quality development, according to the report, which cites an article by Xi to be published by Qiushi magazine on February 1. .
Xi said officials should be aware of shortcomings in intellectual property protection and implement profound reforms in the sector, according to the Xinhua report.
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– With the assistance of Charlie Zhu and Qi Ding