China’s National Copyright Administration Releases Draft Amendments to Copyright Law Implementing Regulations

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China's National Copyright Administration released a revised draft of Copyright Law Implementing Regulations for public comment through August 12, 2026, expanding the framework from 38 to 49 articles. Key changes include a technology-neutral definition of audiovisual works, a presumption of ownership from attribution, removal of the fixed fine schedule in favor of a qualitative public-interest framework, and new attribution and remuneration rights for performers in audiovisual works. The update aligns the regulations with China's 2020 Copyright Law amendment and obligations under the Beijing and Marrakesh Treaties.

• •Draft expands implementing regulations from 38 to 49 articles, open for public comment until August 12, 2026
• •Introduces technology-neutral audiovisual works definition, ownership presumption from attribution, and performer remuneration rights
• •Aligns with 2020 Copyright Law amendment and Beijing and Marrakesh Treaty obligations

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