On July 28, 2024, a delegation from the National Copyright Administration of China(NCAC) led by Mr. Tang ZhaoZhi, Deputy Director General, Copyright Department and consisting of five members, and another delegation from major Chinese IT and content-related companies, led by Mr. Sun Yue, Vice-Chairman and Secretary General of the Copyright Society of China(CSC) and consisting of eighteen members, visited CODA.
CODA and the NCAC have established a dialogue channel through the “CODA Beijing Office,” a Chinese NGO. They continue to exchange information on copyright-related laws and regulations. Additionally, opinion exchange meetings have been held during CODA’s visits to Beijing and on the occasion of visits by the NCAC to Japan. This time, the delegation visited Japan for intergovernmental consultations with the Japanese government and came to CODA during their stay.
The CSC, established in March 1990 under the supervision of the NCAC, is a national organization specializing in the field of copyright in China. It has 515 member companies and organizations from various fields, including publishing, software, film, visual arts, music, and theater, and engages in a wide range of activities. Since 2010, CODA and the CSC have co-hosted numerous training seminars and copyright awareness events, deepening mutual understanding between the two countries and promoting the healthy development of the content industry. Additionally, in 2023, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the aim of establishing a ‘strategic partnership on Japan-China content’. On this occasion, CODA invited the visiting delegation in preparation for the ‘2024 Japan-China Copyright Protection and Development Symposium,’ co-hosted by the Copyright Association of China and CODA, which was held the following day. The symposium aims to share information on the current status and challenges of copyright protection in both Japan and China, as well as efforts towards future development.
On the day of the visit, a meeting held at CODA’s conference room featured a presentation by Takero Goto, CODA Representative Director. The presentation focused on the achievements of CODA’s international enforcement project (CBEP) through collaboration with China, and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and international cooperation in combating piracy in the digital and online age.
On July 29, the “2024 Japan-China Copyright Protection and Development Symposium” was held at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo in Meguro Ward, with the visiting delegations from the NCAC and the CSC, as well as representatives from relevant government ministries, CODA member companies, and related enterprises in attendance.
At the symposium, greetings were delivered by Mr. Tang ZhaoZhi, Deputy Director General of the NCAC, followed by Mr. Hirohiko Nakahara, Director – General, Cabinet Secretariat of Japan.
Following that, various presentations were held. Takero Goto, CODA Representative Director, gave a presentation titled “International Cooperation on Anti-Piracy Measures Implemented by CODA,” addressing the severe realities of piracy, issues and challenges in countermeasures, and the need for international collaboration and enforcement.
After the symposium, a “Japan-China Copyright Networking Event” was held. This provided a significant opportunity for government agencies, copyright protection organizations, and content industry companies from both countries to build stronger relationships and enhance cooperation in the field of copyright protection.
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■National Copyright Administration of China(NCAC) Home Page
https://www.ncac.gov.cn/
■Copyright Society of China(CSC) Home Page
https://www.csccn.org.cn
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About CODA
CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) was established in 2002 at the call of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs to promote the overseas development of Japanese content and take anti-piracy measures. Japan’s proud content, including music, movies, anime, broadcast programs, video games, and publishing, plays an important role in enhancing the nation’s international presence and economic growth. As digital technology becomes more widespread, it is even more significant to protect Japan’s content from increasingly artful copyright infringement and promote the content industry’s development. CODA contributes to the deterrence and detection of online and other piracy, by sharing knowledge with relevant government agencies, organizations, and companies in Japan and abroad, to engage in direct and indirect anti-piracy measures, as well as public relations activities. Visit https://coda-cj.jp/en/activity/ for more information on CODA’s projects.