There is no nor has there been any indication that the Chinese are even involved in the patent pending process.

"Recovery Process studies budgeted by Natural Resources Canada unit

The Steering Committee overseeing the Canadian Chromite R&D Initiative of Natural Resources Canada's Canmet Mining unit recently approved programs and budgets for further research including KWG's proprietary direct reduction method of producing ferrochrome with natural gas. KWG will provide sample material from the Black Horse chromite occurrence for use in the research programs."

http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2016/07/21/kwg-principal-shareholders-diverge-from-majority