The protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) is important for China and the government has paid great attention to the issue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan in Beijing Thursday.

Kong told a regular press conference that IPR protection conforms with the country's needs of opening up, improving investment environment and introducing advanced foreign technology.

He added that it is also related to China's commitments to entering the World Trade Organization, and the advancement of economic and technological progress and social development.

It is definite that the governments in some local areas are responsible for handling piracy cases, Kong noted.

Source: Xinhua