(Xinhua) Statistics show that China has handled 24,189 trademark infringement cases and seized more than 167 million pieces of illegal audio-video products and pirated products since the country launched a massive crackdown on IPR violations last September.

In addition, China has destroyed 24 illegal CD production lines and closed down 2,960 illegal printing workshops during this time, said Zhang Zhigang, office director of the State Work Group on Intellectual Property Rights Protection and also vice minister of commerce, at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office.

“A magnificent momentum and a sound situation have shown up in China's IPR protection," said Zhang.