On December 1, the Regulations on the Promotion and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Xiamen Special Economic Zone was promulgated. It is of great significance for Xiamen to further strengthen the creation, application, management, service and protection of intellectual property rights, to create a business and innovation environment that respects the value of knowledge and ensures fair competition, and to boost high-quality economic development. The protection of intellectual property rights constitutes an essential step in implementing innovation-driven strategies and building a world-class business environment. Having attached great importance to the promotion and protection of intellectual property rights, Xiamen is listed as one of the first batch of top 10 cities with strong intellectual property rights in China.