💡 Intellectual property
Copyright Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون حق المؤلف (تعديل 2021) / Copyright Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment)
Enacted: 2020-11-11 ✅ Effective: 2021-06-01
📝 Overview
Regulates copyright in China, expanding protection to digital works and strengthening penalties for piracy.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Copyright Law (2021 Amendment) provides: (1) Protected works: books, music, films, computer programs, databases; (2) Duration: author's life + 50 years for individuals; (3) Damages: raised to RMB 5 million with five times for serious willful infringement; (4) Digital works: protection includes live streaming, mobile apps, etc.; (5) Foreigners: protection automatically applies to works of foreigners first published on Chinese territory or under international conventions.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Do not publish copyrighted materials without permission in China. If you are a content creator, register your works with the National Copyright Administration for additional protection.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026