Chinese experts are urging legislation to protect trade secrets to deal with an increase in infringements and violations in recent years. Trade secrets are information about a business's technology and operations that, if stolen, may lead to losses for proprietors. China has special laws on trademarks, copyright and patents, but no trade secret law among its IPR laws. However, there are trade secret provisions in the country’s law against unfair competition and its labor and contract laws. A trade secret law is necessary for building a mature market economy and improving the overall legal system.