As China moves into its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), key regions are driving innovation and strengthening intellectual property (IP) capabilities, positioning China as a global leader in IP protection, commercialization, and international collaboration.
Shanghai: Leading in IP innovation
Over the past five years, Shanghai has excelled in high-value patents and IP services. The city is enhancing its legal framework, promoting patent commercialization, and fostering international partnerships to solidify its role as a global IP hub.
Beijing: A hub for high-value innovation
Beijing leads in high-tech innovation, focusing on patent creation, IP talent development, and global partnerships. It plans to strengthen IP protection and expand its global influence.
Guangdong: Global IP expansion
Guangdong is a key hub for IP innovation, particularly in electronics and biotechnology. The province is enhancing patent commercialization and cross-border IP enforcement to drive industrial upgrades.
Jiangsu and Zhejiang: Empowering industry with IP
Jiangsu and Zhejiang have integrated IP into their industrial strategies. Jiangsu focuses on the digital economy and green technology, while Zhejiang optimizes IP management to drive innovation in e-commerce and manufacturing.
Shandong: Strengthening IP protection
Shandong is enhancing its IP system, particularly in renewable energy and digital sectors, to support high-quality development.
Other Regions: Nationwide IP development
Other regions, including Tianjin, Hebei, Sichuan, Yunnan, Jilin, Jiangxi, Chongqing, Fujian, Hainan, and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, are advancing IP initiatives to strengthen protection and promote international collaboration, contributing to China's robust national IP ecosystem.
