Is it easy to apply for a patent?

No. Patent application review has been relatively loose in recent years. Patent applications will go through a review process by the State Intellectual Property Office. If the patent application materials or categories are incorrect, the application will be rejected. Sometimes the application is not approved due to some minor troubles, so many people choose to ask professional organizations such as Zhuanzhihui to help with the review. But, overall, it's relatively easy.