Trump trademark approvals in accordance with law: China regulator

Zhang Mao, head of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, answers questions at a press conference on deepening reforms to commerce affairs administration for the fifth session of the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

China's trademark registration and examination process is strictly conducted in accordance with the law, a business regulation official said Friday.[Special coverage]

In 2006, 120 Trump trademarks started to be applied in China, with 77 having been successfully registered so far. Recently, 44 trademarks have passed preliminary examinations, said Zhang Mao, head of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

"China's trademark law treats all applications equally, be them from domestic or foreign businesses," the official said.

Zhang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session, in response to a question on the latest approvals of Trump trademarks in the country.