The Ministry of Finance says the law will enable authorities to provide tax relief for depleted, low-grade mines. Photo: Reuters
The Ministry of Finance says the law will enable authorities to provide tax relief for depleted, low-grade mines. Photo: Reuters
National People's Congress (NPC)
China /  Politics

New law gives China’s regions power to tax resources

  • Crude oil and rare earths will remain taxed at fixed central government rate
  • System to pave the way for a nationwide levy to encourage water efficiency, official says

Reuters
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Updated: 10:51pm, 26 Aug, 2019

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The Ministry of Finance says the law will enable authorities to provide tax relief for depleted, low-grade mines. Photo: Reuters
The Ministry of Finance says the law will enable authorities to provide tax relief for depleted, low-grade mines. Photo: Reuters
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