Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, presides over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 21, 2025. [Xinhua/Ding Lin]

BEIJING -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on Friday called for efforts from CPPCC members to promote the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights.

Wang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while presiding over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee.

Wang stressed that promoting IP rights protection is necessary to realize the goal of building China into a modern socialist country in all respects.

He called on CPPCC members to make proposals concerning the establishment of an efficient and comprehensive IP rights management mechanism, strengthening law enforcement and judicial measures for IP rights protection, and improving institutions and mechanisms favorable to all-around innovation.

Several CPPCC members also spoke at the session, highlighting the role of IP rights in promoting innovative development and the importance of enhancing the rule of law in IP rights protection.