Nineteen local brands have been granted the status of well-known trademarks in the first half of this year, bringing the province's total to more than 100, according to the provincial administration for industry and commerce.

Zhengzhou, capital of the central Chinese province, contributed 30 items, accounting for nearly 29 percent of the total.

Local authorities have released a series of favorable policies to reward companies with trademarks that have gained the honor. As a result, there has been a boom in trademark registration, with the total number surpassing 140,000.

(Source: China Daily)