China to boost protection of trade secrets against foreign entities

China plans new measures against foreign entities that infringe on local trade secrets, a boost to its legal defences in a technology race with the United States. New rules will cover any infringement that harms or “poses a real threat to China’s national sovereignty, security and developmental interests”, according to proposals released by the commerce ministry on Monday. The window for public comment is open until November 24. The draft rules toughen China’s intellectual property protection by...