In April 2023, China published a discussion draft of the “Regulations for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services.” The aim of the document is to ensure content security, compliant operation, and protection of user rights when using generative AI. The regulations emphasize the legality and ethical obligations of generative AI services. During the content… Continue reading China regulates generative AI
Tag: Innovation
What is the point of scenarios?
Not much. Because scenarios are always ideal types – simplistic, very general and, above all, static images of the future. But the future depends on many factors that are constantly changing and have feedback effects. Numerous actors interact constantly, feedbacks change their positions. In the supposed China/Russia bloc, for example, India, Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi… Continue reading What is the point of scenarios?
Innovation Leader China
A study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has revealed that China is already better than the U.S. and the EU in 37 out of 44 key innovation areas – the country has an answer to almost every technical challenge in the world. The study is based on a new technology tracker that compares… Continue reading Innovation Leader China
Cross-Border Data Sovereignty through Key Management
Controlling cross-border data flows is part of China’s decoupling. Beijing wants to avoid losing control over data in the digital world and thus forfeiting digital sovereignty, i.e. strategic autonomy and room to maneuver. Innovative Western companies are also hesitant when it comes to cross-border digital networking with Chinese companies – for example, in the internationalization… Continue reading Cross-Border Data Sovereignty through Key Management
General mobilization in basic research
In a bid to boost basic research in the intensifying technology war between China and the U.S., Shenzhen, the southern Chinese technology hub, is making state-funded scientific equipment costing more than RMB 500,000 (USD 71,623) available to individuals and organizations for research purposes. Basic research is high on Shenzhen’s agenda, and the city plans to… Continue reading General mobilization in basic research
New Year, New Guidance Documents: China Improves IP Protection
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released information on the implementation of the Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Protection (关于强化知识产权保护的意见) in late October 2022. They explain how amendments to the 2021 Patent Law will be implemented in practice. In addition, CNIPA aims to complete the revision and concretization of the Patent Law Implementation Rules… Continue reading New Year, New Guidance Documents: China Improves IP Protection
Security, Science and Technology
Political speeches and documents are known to provide valid clues to future developments in the PRC. Analysts therefore try to extract priorities and orientations from the phraseology, word choice, and frequency of terms related to the 20th Party Congress. In doing so, they also take into account minor changes in phrases that have appeared at… Continue reading Security, Science and Technology
Beijing unveils two-year Metaverse plan
China is now taking the Metaverse for a big leap. The project is based on the Beijing Urban Sub-Center Metaverse Innovation and Development Action Plan (2022- 2024), which was published in August 2022. The Chinese capital’s innovation plan stipulates that all urban districts should increasingly promote industries and companies that have a connection to the… Continue reading Beijing unveils two-year Metaverse plan
Lack of Confidentiality Review: CNIPA Declares Patent Invalid
In May 2022, for the first time in Chinese history, a Chinese patent was fully invalidated by the CNIPA examination board (Decision 55586) because the patentee failed to apply for a confidentiality examination before filing the first foreign application. According to Article 20.1 of the Chinese Patent Law, any invention made in or partly made… Continue reading Lack of Confidentiality Review: CNIPA Declares Patent Invalid
Arbitration in the Field of Intellectual Property
To minimize IPR risks and properly resolve cross-border trade disputes, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) established the IPR Arbitration Centre in July 2022, specializing in IPR dispute resolution. CIETAC has extensive experience and an outstanding team of experts in the field of IP dispute resolution. In the past five years, CIETAC… Continue reading Arbitration in the Field of Intellectual Property
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