The Chinese have announced that they will intensify the enforcement of intellectual property rights this year. The fight against illegal DVDs, books and software has begun, according to Dutch news website Nu.nl. The Chinese have destroyed 5.2 million DVDs and CDs

The Chinese government has been criticized many times for having a poor track record on the protection of intellectual property rights. This week the Chinese authorities decided to clean up. China opts for a loud and clear approach: mass destruction.

The Chinese reported that counterfeiting in other sectors will also be addressed in the coming year. Besides illegal DVDs, China is notorious for the large volumes of clothing, bags and shoes that are counterfeited annually.

Source: Nu.nl