The Chinese Ministry of Commerce opposed the United States to include Chinese companies in the notorious market report last year, criticizing this move lacking objective and fairness.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce of China on Wednesday (February 7) on the official website in the form of answering reporters, and responded above on the 2023 annual report of the US Trade Representative's Office of the US Trade Representative Office.

A spokesman said that China believes that the situation in which the United States recently issued a 2023 annual report was not investigated and verified, and lack of objectivity and justice.China has resolutely opposed it.

The spokesman pointed out that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights, continuously strengthens legislative protection, improves the effectiveness of law enforcement, improves the management system, and vigorously rectifies intellectual property infringement.The awareness and level of intellectual property protection of Chinese enterprises have continued to improve.

The spokesman also said that China's progress and achievements in intellectual property protection have been recognized by all parties.The Global Innovation Index report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization shows that China is one of the fastest middle -income economies in the past 10 years, ranking higher than developed economies such as Japan and Canada.

Spokes also said that countries should cooperate and respond together in protecting intellectual property rights and cracking down on infringement and counterfeiting.China is willing to continue to strengthen international exchanges and cooperation between intellectual property rights and jointly build a fair competition business environment for global enterprises.

The Office of the US Trade Representative issued a 2023 annual market report on the official website on January 30, listing 39 online markets and 33 physical markets. It is reported to be engaged in or promoted a large number of forged trademarks or pirated activities.These markets include Taobao, WeChat, Pinduoduo, etc. Chinese e -commerce companies.