According to Baidu Encyclopedia, applicants can submit patent applications directly to China National Intellectual Property Administration in person or by mail or through local agencies. China National Intellectual Property Administration established an electronic application system on March 6, 2004. Applicants can submit patent applications through the website of China National Intellectual Property Administration Municipal Government.
You can look at the following "patent application process", which is very detailed.
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