| Languages | Allowable language(s) for specification upon filing to obtain filing date | Chinese (simplified) |
| Language(s) of translation (language(s) of procedure) | N/A | |
| PCT | National/regional phase possible | Yes |
| Time limit for entering national/regional phase | 30 months from filing/priority date (extendible by 2 months) | |
| Time limit for filing translation | Upon entry | |
| Paris Convention / Direct | Time limit for filing translation | N/A |
| Certification needed for translation | N/A | |
| Certified copy of priority application required | Yes, 3 months from filing date | |
| Translation of priority application required | No, only upon request | |
| Certification needed for translation of priority application | No | |
| EP | Required translations | N/A |
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