BEIJING - China said on Friday it gives equal protection to the owners of trademarks both home and abroad.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks at a routine news briefing when responding to a question on reports that the Chinese government has approved US President Donald Trump to register trademarks under his name in China's construction industry.

Chinese trademark authorities have always given equal protection to the legitimate rights and interests of trademark owners from home and abroad, Geng said. "Application for trademark registration is examined in accordance with laws and regulations."