CCTV News: According to the Ministry of Commerce, the head of the Treaty and Law Department of the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions on January 20 regarding the EU's judicial judgment on the legal litigation on China's standard essential patent licensing lawsuit to the WTO dispute resolution mechanism.

A reporter asked: Some media reported that the EU sued China's relevant judicial judgments in the standard essential patent licensing litigation case to the WTO dispute resolution mechanism on January 20. What is the comment of the Ministry of Commerce?

A: China has received a request for consultation by the European side on January 20.

The head of the Treaty and Law Department of the Ministry of Commerce emphasized that China has strictly followed the rules of the WTO and continuously improved the legislation and law enforcement of intellectual property protection, and the achievements made are obvious to all. The channels for communication between China and Europe on intellectual property issues have always been smooth. China expresses regret for the European prosecution.

China will handle follow-up matters in accordance with WTO rules and resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.