The China National Intellectual Property Administration recently announced through its website the decisions on the winners of the 23rd China Patent Awards. An invention patent of Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited won the "China Patent Silver Award", becoming the first Zhongshan-based enterprise to win this award.

Additionally, the patents of Guangdong Yuanyi Technology Industry Co Ltd, OMS Machinery Co Ltd, TCL Air Conditioner (Zhongshan) Co Ltd, Guangdong Tongyu Communication Inc, Zhongshan Majesty Packaging Systems Limited, Enantiotech Corporation Ltd among others won the "China Patent Excellence Award".