Copyrights in China: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Works that are protected as copyright.
（1） Written works;
（2） Oral works;
（3） Works of music, drama, drama, dance, and acrobatics;
（4） Art and architectural works;
（5） Photographic works;
（6） Audiovisual works;
（7） Graphic works and model works such as engineering design drawings, product design drawings, maps, and schematic diagrams;
（8） Computer software;
（9） Other intellectual achievements that conform to the characteristics of the work.
The right owner can sue copyright infringement against the counterparty before a civil court.
You should stop using others’ copyright work as soon as you realize the same.
You should get authorization from the owner of pictures or quotes before using them for commercial purposes.
Works of Chinese citizens, legal persons, or organizations without legal personality, whether published or not, shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this law. The copyright in the works of foreigners and stateless persons enjoyed in accordance with the agreements signed between the country to which the author belongs or the country of habitual residence and China or the international treaties to which both countries are parties shall be protected by this law.