MNI POLICY: China to Improve IP Protection, Expand Mkt Access

     BEIJING (MNI) - China will increase punishment over intellectual property

infringement and improve protection of trade secrets for both domestic and

foreign firms, Ning Jizhe, a vice chairman of the National Development and

Reform Commission, said at a press briefing on Wednesday promoting investment

environment.

     - China will "resolutely" prohibit forced technology transfer and deal with

every single case reported, Ning said.

     - China will further expand market access by removing administrative

licensing, simplifying and standardising the approval process of investment,

said Ning. 

     - Ning also said it's unrealistic to expect growth to again reach

double-digit level. "It is more important that the economy grows with expanded

employment, increased (resident) income, and improved environment," he said.

     - Foreign firms should not fear retaliation for filing complaints, as China

will enhance mechanism addressing complaints, said Liu Yaobo, deputy director of

the legislative department of the Ministry of Justice.

--MNI Beijing Bureau; +86 (10) 8532-5998; email: wanxia.lin@marketnews.com

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