MTV signs video deal with Baidu
MTV has struck a deal to make music videos and programming available via Chinese search engine Baidu, with advertising from Motorola and P&G.…
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IFPI steps up campaign against Chinese search engines
The IFPI is suing Yahoo China and continuing its dispute with Baidu over illegal music links, hoping new Chinese laws will strengthen its case.…
China steps up piracy penalties
China has announced steep penalties for distributors of unauthorised music, film and game content, including fines of up to 10,000 yuan and rules requiring ISPs to reveal suspects.…
US presses China over piracy through WTO
US Trade Representative Rob Portman has formally demanded China do more to tackle piracy via the WTO, with Japan and Switzerland lodging similar complaints.…
Beijing courts rule against Baidu.com
Beijing courts have ordered Chinese search engine Baidu to disable its MP3 search and pay compensation to EMI, and Baidu plans to appeal.…
Record labels take on Chinese search engine over MP3 search
All four major labels are suing China's Baidu over its MP3 search function, which they say helps users find illegal music files; Baidu denies infringement.…