United States officials say that Chinese companies have also carried out extensive economic espionage through cyberattacks and other means. After using them to explore high-speed rail technology, Chinese firms now dominate the global industry. The government has created specialized courts to handle intellectual property disputes and awarded subsidies to entrepreneurs who file patent applications. “Many Chinese companies have realized that through patent protection they can gain an advantage in the market,” Mr. Li said. Some have called for reciprocity, arguing that the United States should impose on Chinese companies the same restrictions China places on foreign companies.

Source: New York Times August 14, 2017 15:06 UTC