Is it necessary to reduce the application fee before applying for a patent?

You can apply for a patent directly to China National Intellectual Property Administration. If you meet the requirements for fee waiver, you can prepare to apply for fee waiver and submit it to China National Intellectual Property Administration. The filing can be before or after, and there is no order requirement. Even if you can't file a case, you can apply for a patent, but the fee is charged according to the normal official charging standard!