In 2024, China's overseas intellectual property applications flourished. PCT international patent applications remained among the highest globally, showcasing China's innovation strength. Hague Agreement design applications surged, ranking first worldwide, reflecting growing awareness of international design protection. Madrid trademark registrations also grew steadily, boosting Chinese brands' global presence. Notably, high-value invention patents granted overseas increased significantly, highlighting enhanced IP protection and utilization. China also strengthened its overseas IP protection system and dispute resolution capabilities. Overall, 2024 marked outstanding progress in China's overseas IP applications, creating more opportunities and challenges for its innovators in global markets.