China needs to open its market for foreign movies to create global economic opportunities, Motion Picture Association of America Chairman and CEO Dan Glickman said to Chinese government officials and film industry professionals. Speaking at the Shanghai International Film Festival, Glickman also said that piracy was slowing China’s progress to develop into a country of innovation and creativity. Protecting intellectual property plays an important role in nurturing the health and growth of the legitimate marketplace, Glickman said. “As more countries pursue their own innovation economies, I believe we will see rising global support for these efforts and for intellectual property rights generally,” said Glickman. “A healthy film industry and vibrant marketplace can bring great economic opportunities to both of our countries, and these opportunities serve as the foundation that keeps this vital artistic and creative medium vibrant, allowing the next stories to be told and shared with audiences around the world.” Mark R. Madler
