Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has reiterated his confidence in
China's ability to fight piracy, stressing that IPR protection is
as important as protecting productivity.
"China will establish an effective system for intellectual
property rights (IPR) protection with strict law-enforcement and
strong supervision," Wen said during his visit to an ongoing IPR
protection exhibition held at the Chinese Military Museum in
Beijing.
Wen said China's efforts will focus on four aspects: enhancing
law enforcement, improving administrative supervision, broadening
international cooperation and fostering IPR protection awareness
among the public.
The exhibition is open to the public from April 16 to 23.
Hundreds of counterfeit goods are on display and there are booths
highlighting the protection of trademarks, copyright and patents
from different government departments and domestic
companies.?
"The exhibition shows Chinese government's determination to
fight piracy," Wen said, adding that the government is firm on IPR
protection and it meets the needs of China's modernization drive
and is the country's commitment to the international community.
On the same day, a press conference was held in Beijing by
several law enforcement and IPR departments of the central
government to show China's progress in fighting piracy in 2005.
Wen's comments coincide with President Hu Jintao's state visit
to the United States where the issue of piracy is a hot topic at
present.
Meanwhile, in Washington, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged to step up protection of
intellectual property rights at a luncheon attended by hundreds of
government and business leaders on the second day of his visit to
the United States.
"We will continue to improve the legal system for IPR
protection, step up law enforcement and crack down hard on IPR
infringement to protect the lawful rights and interests of foreign
IPR proprietors in China in accordance with the law," Hu said.
(Xinhua News Agency April 21, 2006)