On February 26, 1995, the United States and China reached an agreement to avert implementation of trade sanctions between the two countries. The agreement includes the provisions that China will enforce its intellectual property laws through judicial and administrative procedures, permit U.S. audio-visual and software companies to establish joint ventures in China, prohibit the export of infringing products and establish an effective customs enforcement system.

It is expected that the U.S. government will aid China in implementing its enforcement procedures.