Comparison of Copyright Polities in China and Japan: Case Study and Implicasions

Najwa Lutfi Hanifah; Rina Arum Prastyanti

doi:10.55927/ijsmr.v3i7.433

Authors

Najwa Lutfi Hanifah Duta Bangsa University Surakarta
Rina Arum Prastyanti Duta Bangsa University Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v3i7.433

Keywords:

Criminal Law, Copyright, Creator

Abstract

This research compares the criminal law of copyright infringement in China and Japan, two countries with different approaches to regulation and enforcement. China, which previously had a high infringement rate, has undertaken significant legal reforms since joining the WTO, strengthening copyright protection through stricter regulations and effective penalties. Meanwhile, Japan has focused on adapting its criminal law to technological developments to support domestic creative industries, despite facing challenges such as illegal websites and infringement by AI technology. This study utilizes a descriptive-comparative literature method and offers recommendations for Indonesia in strengthening copyright protection to boost the national creative industry and enhance international confidence

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