China launches crackdown on online copyright infringement
Chinese authorities launched a nationwide campaign to crack down on online copyright infringement and piracy.
The
crackdown, which will run from June to October 2020, was initiated by
the National Copyright Administration in collaboration with several
other ministries.
During the
campaign, law enforcement departments will target copyright infringement
of audio-visual works, including films, short videos, and those
transmitted through streaming media, said a statement released by the
authorities.
E-commerce platforms
will also be under scrutiny in the special operation, said the
statement, noting harsh measures will be taken to curb online sales of
pirated books, audio-visual products and electronic publications, among
others.
Regulators will also
focus on fighting copyright infringement on social networking platforms,
and in the field of online education and training.
The crackdown is the 16th national campaign targeting online copyright infringement since 2005. Enditem
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