China Continues to Encourage IP Theft Practices, US Business Groups Say

A driverless aircraft with 5G technology by EHANG is in display at a 5G innovation park in Hangzhou, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province, on Jan. 20, 2019. STR/AFP/Getty Images

Two U.S. business groups recently issued a report detailing how China has forged ahead with its industrial plan “Made in China 2025” despite recent international criticism and internal instructions for state media to tone down mentions.

They also provided suggestions for what U.S. trade delegates can negotiate during ongoing Sino–U.S. trade talks.