In the News: Biosecurity Law; Export Control Law; and Patent Law

October 19, 2020 | BY

Vincent Chow

NPCSC passes new biosecurity law targeting human genetic resources management and collection; national omnibus export control law adopted amid trade war tensions; and amended patent law further strengthens IP protection in China

Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China passes new biosecurity law amid COVID-19 pandemic

China has passed the PRC Biosecurity Law (中华人民共和国生物安全法), which frames biosecurity as a key component of national security. On Oct. 17, the 13th National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) adopted seven bills, including the biosecurity law. It will take effect on April 15, 2021.

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