Experts stress importance of copyright protection in the tech age
The article “Experts stress importance of copyright protection in the tech age” from China Daily reports on a Copyright Salon held at the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication as part of the 2025 Beijing Cultural Forum.
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The event, themed “The New Copyright Ecosystem in Technological Transformation”, convened experts to discuss how AI, big data, and other emerging technologies are reshaping cultural and copyright landscapes.
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Wang Zhicheng (director of the Copyright Administration) emphasized the need to update copyright laws and promote collaboration for high-quality, innovation-driven development.
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Liu Hua of WIPO’s China office noted China’s leading role in creative exports, arguing that human involvement remains essential in AI-driven content creation and highlighting the importance of traceable creative processes, platform governance, and cross-border rule coordination.
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The Beijing Institute committed to advancing AI applications in publishing, nurturing talent, reinforcing IP protection, and promoting cooperation with other stakeholders.
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Panel discussions tackled issues such as data security, ethics, and how to protect film & TV works. One initiative mentioned is the Online Film and Television Anti-Piracy Alliance, aimed at safeguarding key works and strengthening industry collaboration.
