The Development of Copyright Law in Modern China (1903—1910)

Author: Wang Lanping
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Copyright Law of the late Qing Dynasty is a milestone in the history of Chinese copyright law. It carries forward the legacy of ancient Chinese copyright legal culture and paves the way for modern copyright law, laying a solid foundation for the copyright laws of the Republic of China and even the People's Republic of China. The special socio-political and economic conditions during the transition from a feudal society to a capitalist society left a deep imprint on modern copyright law, manifesting in the shift from a privilege-based system to a right-based system. This book, with the growth of modern Chinese copyright law as its theme, focuses on the theory and practice of the late Qing Dynasty Copyright Law from 1903 to 1910. It conducts in-depth research on the etymology of the term "copyright," how to view the cultural heritage of ancient Chinese copyright law and the inception of modern copyright law, as well as the introduction of copyright law in the late Qing Dynasty, the legislative process of the late Qing Dynasty Copyright Law, the transplantation of foreign law in the "Great Qing Copyright Law," and the implementation and impact of the late Qing Dynasty Copyright Law. The book offers a unique perspective and delves deeply into historical sources, making it a significant work in the study of the history of modern Chinese copyright law.