Opinion Flash
Xinhua: Demonizing China's IPR shows willful U.S. blindness to facts
Xinhua | Updated: 2018-07-09 13:53

To cure the fear of so-called "economic aggression" by China and make rational decisions, United States policy makers should avoid being misled by distorted reports that demonize China's intellectual property rights protection.

One such report, closely related to the ongoing trade war launched by the US against China, was released by the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy on June 19.

Using bigoted and unfair accusations, the report attempts to depict China as "a global threat." It actually does not hold water. If anything, the report proves how the US has turned a blind eye to China's progress in IPR protection, and how irresponsibly the US exaggerates the issue.

China has never forced a foreign company to transfer technologies, nor does any Chinese law give the nod to "forced" transfers. Necessary limitations on foreign ownership and approvals are by no means "invasive." The Chinese government is exercising its duties just like any other government.

To cure the fear of so-called "economic aggression" by China and make rational decisions, United States policy makers should avoid being misled by distorted reports that demonize China's intellectual property rights protection.

One such report, closely related to the ongoing trade war launched by the US against China, was released by the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy on June 19.

Using bigoted and unfair accusations, the report attempts to depict China as "a global threat." It actually does not hold water. If anything, the report proves how the US has turned a blind eye to China's progress in IPR protection, and how irresponsibly the US exaggerates the issue.

China has never forced a foreign company to transfer technologies, nor does any Chinese law give the nod to "forced" transfers. Necessary limitations on foreign ownership and approvals are by no means "invasive." The Chinese government is exercising its duties just like any other government.