Group 1 - The Guangdong judicial system emphasizes the protection of commercial secrets, launching a guideline for criminal protection of commercial secrets to assist enterprises in establishing effective protection systems [1][2] - The guideline has been recognized and promoted by seven central ministries, indicating its national significance [1] - Guangdong is a leading province in terms of innovation and intellectual property, with the highest number of effective invention patents and regional innovation capabilities in China [1] Group 2 - In 2024, 17 cases involving 30 individuals were approved for arrest related to the infringement of commercial secrets, with 16 cases leading to public prosecution involving 34 individuals [2] - Three of the ten typical cases released are related to the judicial protection of commercial secrets, highlighting the critical role of commercial secrets in corporate competitiveness and the impact of infringement on emerging industries [2] - The Shenzhen judicial office has developed a guideline that has significantly improved the case acceptance rate for commercial secret cases from 28.6% to 66.7% after its implementation [3]