Comparison of Copyright Polities in China and Japan: Case Study and Implicasions

This research compares the criminal law of copyright infringement in China and Japan, two countries with different approaches to regulation and enforcement. China, which previously had a high infringement rate, has undertaken significant legal reforms since joining the WTO, strengthening copyright protection through stricter regulations and effective penalties. Meanwhile, Japan has focused on adapting its criminal law to technological developments to support domestic creative industries, despite facing challenges such as illegal websites and infringement by AI technology. This study utilizes a descriptive-comparative literature method and offers recommendations for Indonesia in strengthening copyright protection to boost the national creative industry and enhance international confidence