Local lawmakers recently passed modifications to the copyright law in the special administrative region, which will take effect on June 1.

Cheang Chi Keong, chairman of the Third Standing Committee of the Macao Legislative Council, said the revision brings Macao in line with the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty.

The legislation extends copyright protection to the Internet and digital technologies while strengthening penalties.

(Source: China Daily)