China issued a plan for 2021-2035 to strengthen buildup and protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs), by accelerating legislation on IPRs in new fields and forms of business, such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms and genetic technology. The country has set targets for 2025 and vowed to be deeply involved in global intellectual property governance. Analysts said that the blueprint will improve the innovative environment for enterprises and further improve the legal system for emerging industries in China. Innovation is the primary driving force for development, and the role of IPRs as a strategic resource for national development...