The subject of copyright is the author of the work and other people who enjoy copyright according to law. The author can be a citizen, a legal person or an unincorporated entity, or several citizens or legal persons (co authored). Under certain circumstances, the state can also become the subject of copyright.
Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 9 Copyright owners include:
(1) Author;
(2) Other citizens, legal persons or other organizations that enjoy copyright in accordance with this Law.