ChinaLi Qiang Signs State Council Decree Promulgating Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge of Chinese Medicine
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council decree promulgating the Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge of Chinese Medicine (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Regulations aim to protect traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine, promote its transmission and development, and carry forward the culture of Chinese medicine. They mainly set out the following provisions.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：国务院总理李强日前签署国务院令，公布《中医药传统知识保护条例》（以下简称《条例》），自2027年1月1日起施行。《条例》旨在保护中医药传统知识，促进中医药传统知识的传承和发展，弘扬中医药文化，主要规定了以下内容。
First, they clarify the overall requirements. They define the scope of traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine and set out principles for its protection. Second, they call for the comprehensive identification and compilation of traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine. A database for its protection is to be established, and the system governing holders of such knowledge is to be improved. Third, they strengthen the protection, transmission and use of important traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine. A protection list is to be established. For traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine included on the list, support will be provided for its transmission and dissemination, its promotion and application will be strengthened, and research and innovation will be encouraged. In addition, the Regulations specify the corresponding legal liabilities for violations.
一是明确总体要求。界定中医药传统知识的范围，提出保护工作的原则。二是全面发掘整理中医药传统知识。建立中医药传统知识保护数据库。完善中医药传统知识持有人制度。三是加强对重要中医药传统知识的保护、传承、利用。建立保护名录。对列入保护名录的中医药传统知识，支持传承传播，加强推广应用，促进研究创新。此外，对违反《条例》的行为明确了相应法律责任。
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The regulations provide for the establishment of a database and a protection list for traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine.
First, they clarify the overall requirements. They define the scope of traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine and set out principles for its protection. Second, they call for the comprehensive identification and compilation of traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine. A database for its protection is to be established, and the system governing holders of such knowledge is to be improved. Third, they strengthen the protection, transmission and use of important traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine. A protection list is to be established. For traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine included on the list, support will be provided for its transmission and dissemination, its promotion and application will be strengthened, and research and innovation will be encouraged. In addition, the Regulations specify the corresponding legal liabilities for violations.Original Chinese quote
建立中医药传统知识保护数据库。完善中医药传统知识持有人制度。三是加强对重要中医药传统知识的保护、传承、利用。建立保护名录。Planned at time of reportScheduled implementationFrom 1 January 2027+
The regulations will take effect on January 1, 2027.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council decree promulgating the Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge of Chinese Medicine (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Regulations aim to protect traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine, promote its transmission and development, and carry forward the culture of Chinese medicine. They mainly set out the following provisions.Original Chinese quote
自2027年1月1日起施行ReportedRegulation promulgationDate not specified+
Li Qiang recently signed a State Council decree promulgating the Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge of Chinese Medicine.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council decree promulgating the Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge of Chinese Medicine (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Regulations aim to protect traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine, promote its transmission and development, and carry forward the culture of Chinese medicine. They mainly set out the following provisions.Original Chinese quote
国务院总理李强日前签署国务院令，公布《中医药传统知识保护条例》