China’s National Copyright Administration released its Copyright Development Plan for the 15th Five-Year period (2026-2030) on Sep 7, 2026. The plan targets the annual registration of 9.5 million works by 2030, up from 7.49 million in 2025.

The plan highlights the need to update copyright regulations in line with advances in big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence. It also focuses on strengthening protections for online literature, gaming, audiovisual content, and foundational and industrial software. A key component of the strategy is the development of a fair-use system for AI training data, with the aim of balancing innovation with the protection of creators' rights. The plan also proposes fast-track channels for resolving copyright disputes in areas including e-commerce platforms, trade fairs, cross-border transactions, and licensing and import-export activities.

                                                                                                                                            Source: https://en.ncac.gov.cn