CMG releases statement on 2025 World Games copyright protection

China Media Group (CMG) released a statement on Wednesday related to its copyright protection measures for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.

The 12th World Games will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from August 7 to 17. In the statement, CMG said that it has the exclusive all-media rights and exclusive sub-licensing rights of the Chengdu World Games in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Macao Special Administrative Region.

As of the date of this statement, CMG has authorized several entities to broadcast the Chengdu World Games, including China Mobile's Migu Platform, the Chengdu World Games' official website and app, Sichuan Radio and Television's official website and Sichuan Guancha app, Chengdu Radio and Television's official website and Kandu app, and terrestrial TV channels and/or radio frequencies in Sichuan Province, Chengdu City, other mainland areas, and Hong Kong.

These authorized TV channels and/or radio frequencies do not include their accounts on social media platforms, with specific channels/frequencies subject to a list.

Except for the above authorized partners, no organization or individual may use the audio and video content or related broadcast signals of the games without authorization from CMG. This includes, but is not limited to, live broadcasts, delayed broadcasts, on-demand services, carousels, editing, animated images, video downloads, theater screenings, or public place broadcasts. Unauthorized use across various platforms, including television, radio, the internet, mobile communication networks, IPTV, internet TV, mobile media TV and application software, as well as accounts and mini-programs on these platforms, is prohibited in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.

CMG has launched a special copyright protection campaign and will collaborate with various parties to strengthen rights protection efforts. Legal measures will be taken to crack down on infringements of the 2025 Chengdu World Games program copyright and the use of program resources for unfair competition. The legal responsibilities of relevant entities will be thoroughly investigated and enforced according to the law.