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ARTICLE · 16 APRIL 2024

National Copyright Administration Reports National Copyright Registration Status For The Year 2023

According to the report, the total number of copyright registrations nationwide reached 8.923901 million in 2023, an increase of 40.46% compared to the previous year.

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According to the report, the total number of copyright registrations nationwide reached 8.923901 million in 2023, an increase of 40.46% compared to the previous year. Among them, there were 6.428277 million registrations for copyright works, marking a 42.30% year-on-year increase. The registered copyright works included fine arts, photography, literary works, and audiovisual works. Additionally, there were 2.495213 million registrations for computer software copyrights, representing a 35.95% year-on-year increase. The provinces (and municipalities) with the highest number of registrations were Guangdong, Beijing, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Sichuan, Shandong, Hubei, Anhui, and Shaanxi. In terms of copyright pledge registrations, there were 411 registrations nationwide in 2023, reflecting a 17.43% increase compared to 2022. For computer software copyright pledge registrations, there were 361 registrations, indicating a 28.01% increase.

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