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

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Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China passes new biosecurity law amid COVID-19 pandemic

China has passed thePRC 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