If the foreign community does not believe that Taiwan is serious about protecting intellectual property, they will not share their technological know-how with local industries, Eastwood said.
The minister has consulted closely with representatives from the local and foreign entertainment industries since the amendments were proposed in February 2002, he said.
"I'm really glad that Chen Ding-nan seems to be waking up to the importance IP protection," Eastwood said.
"I only hope he's sincere."
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