Does a PPH request replace substantive examination in China?

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We have heard that a PPH request can make obtaining a patent easier in Korea because no additional examination is carried out. What is the position in China?

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The Chinese examiner uses documents submitted for the PPH request as references but still conducts a comprehensive examination of the Chinese application.

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