China investigated 56,634 trademark infringement cases in 2008, up 6,316 from the previous year. Statistics released by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) revealed that these include 45,492 domestic cases and 11,142 foreign-related ones, up 5,494 and 822, respectively. 

In 2008, administrations for industry and commerce (AIC) implemented the outline of the nation IP strategy with the special focus on trademark strategy, delivered decisive blow to trademark infringement, effectively protecting Olympic IPRs, trademarks of farm products, geographical indications, well-known marks and foreign marks.  Trademark licensing was also promoted.   Administrative protection of trademarks is more effective after gradual refinement.

(China IP News)