China has expressed its openness to maintain communication channels with the European Union (EU) concerning intellectual property rights (IPR) issues, as stated by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
The announcement follows the EU's filing of a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday against China's judicial ruling on standard essential patent disputes. Responding to media inquiries, the Ministry confirmed that China received a consultation request from the EU on January 20.
The Ministry emphasized that China has strictly adhered to WTO rules and its accession commitments. \"We have continually improved legislation and law enforcement related to the protection of intellectual property rights, and our achievements have been widely recognized,\" the statement read.
China affirmed its intention to address subsequent matters in accordance with WTO rules and to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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China says it's open to communication with EU on intellectual property
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