Hong Kong cements lead as IP hub

As Chinese businesses see the importance of intellectual property amid the nation's continued restructuring of its economy, Hong Kong's role as an IP trading hub and the "super-connector" between the mainland and the world will expand, said the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Alliance gives firms greater access on voice technologies

A number of major high-tech companies, including Baidu, Haier and ZTE, have established an alliance in Beijing to pool together intelligent voice patents in an aim to better integrate and develop existing technologies, China IP Magazine reported.

China signs copyright cooperation deal

The National Copyright Administration and the World Intellectual Property Organization signed an agreement on Dec 1 in Shanghai to strengthen bilateral cooperation in intellectual property rights.

Development gap is widening, expert says

The gap in development levels among intellectual property businesses in China continues to expand, according to the 2015 China Intellectual Property Index unveiled on Dec 1 in Beijing.

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Beijing

Zone seeks to attract talent with tax subsidies

Area searches for overseas professionals to grow economy

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As lottery luck wanes, NEV market prospects brighten

Legislators install measures to boost sales of green vehicles

Short torque

Three automakers make major recalls

New arrival

The Audi Q7, the world's first fourth-generation SUV model, hit the market on Dec 3, featuring state-of-the-art technology and excellence in dynamics, reduced weight, and leading supplementary driving systems.

Inventories rise as dealers prep for peak sales season

Analyst says industry's growing confidence reason for orders

Punishment possible on vehicle sellers

Authorities may apply punitive measures next year on vehicle sellers when their products are found to be substandard, which is expected to help the world's largest vehicle market's lagging used car trade.