China’s 2026 Foreign Trade Law Revision: Transforming IPR into Trade Policy Weapon

China’s revised Foreign Trade Law, effective March 1, 2026, marks a watershed moment by institutionalizing intellectual property rights as a cornerstone of trade governance through a dedicated Chapter V. This legislative pivot elevates IPR enforcement from administrative remedy to strategic trade instrument, recalibrating China’s global commercial posture amid escalating technology rivalries.​ Legislative Architecture The National People’s Congress Standing Committee adopted the overhaul on...