BEIJING — Chinese police departments solved more than 21,000 crimes related to infringement of intellectual property rights and production of fake and shoddy products in a law enforcement campaign in 2020, according to the Ministry of Public Security on March 8.

The monetary value involved in the cases amounted to about 18 billion yuan (about $2.78 billion). In addition, more than 32,000 suspects were apprehended, said the ministry at a press conference.

The ministry also teamed up with other relevant departments and carried out over 50,000 law enforcement operations at brick-and-mortar markets to seize counterfeit products.

To create a more favorable business environment and provide convenience to the people, the ministry last year set up an online service platform and boosted service efficiency.