Henan Takes Multiple Measures to Advance Software Legalization
To fully implement the guiding principles of the National Inter-Ministerial Joint Conference on Promoting the Use of Legitimate Software and effectively encourage the use of legitimate software across various regions and departments in the province, the Henan Provincial Bureau of Copyright hosted a training seminar on software legalization in Zhengzhou. Experts were invited to deliver specialized lectures on software legalization policies and practical implementation. The seminar provided a comprehensive overview of the current situation, tasks, goals, and requirements for promoting the use of legitimate software, while outlining the key priorities, methods and strategies for future efforts.
Software, as a key result of information technology innovation, forms the backbone of the new generation of information technology. It underpins the development of the digital economy and serves as a crucial pillar for building a manufacturing powerhouse, a cyber power, and a digital China. Strengthening software copyright protection is a critical measure to foster innovation in core software technologies, expand the development and application of essential software, and promote high-quality growth in the digital economy, including the cultural industry. Software legalization plays an essential role in fortifying the cybersecurity framework, and using legitimate software is crucial for ensuring the secure operation of national cyberspace.
Henan Province has long prioritized the legalization of software. In line with national directives and tailored to the province’s specific context, Henan has continuously refined its working mechanisms, actively harnessing the advantages of the inter-ministerial joint conference system to strengthen overall coordination and guidance. By focusing on enhancing institutional frameworks, reinforcing industry oversight, implementing rigorous assessment and supervision, showcasing best practices, and supporting industrial growth, the province has consistently worked to raise awareness of copyright protection among government agencies, enterprises, public institutions and the masses. These efforts have expanded the coverage and usage of legitimate software, ensuring that software legalization initiatives are deeply implemented and effectively carried out, and yield tangible results across the province. Moving forward, Henan will concentrate on key sectors such as education, healthcare, energy, and transportation. The province will intensify publicity and training efforts, reinforce supervision and guidance, and continue building on its successes while broadening the scope of its efforts. These measures aim to drive new breakthroughs and achieve further success in advancing software legalization across the province.
Over 200 participants attended the training, including those from copyright authorities of cities under direct control of the provincial government, Jiyuan Demonstration Zone and Airport Economy Zone as well as from relevant provincial departments, state-owned enterprises regulated by the Henan Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, private enterprises, and key sectors such as education, healthcare and transportation.