Liberals look to open doors in China to Canadian music, film, books, video games
OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Melanie Joly says she and dozens of Canadian cultural organizations in China have been given assurances around protection of intellectual property should they enter the Chinese market.
Canadian companies have repeatedly raised concerns about the lack of transparency with China’s regulatory system and shortcomings in protecting intellectual property.
Joly said her Chinese counterpart addressed those concerns during an event Tuesday organized as part of a trade mission for Canadian films, television productions, music, books, and video games.
China, she said, is more willing to have foreign investment in China, specifically in the video games and performing arts sectors.