With the introduction of socialist market economy, China's foreign trade is run by import and export corporations, enterprises and manufacturers under various forms of ownership under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the People's Republic of China, and the competent authorities of the various provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. The Patent Laws also contains provisions for Utility Models. Should be new, having inventive activity and practical applicability. Only a preliminary examination is carried out.
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