Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.5 |
China |
2016 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Relevant information
|
Table 4.5 Outlays for agricultural support programmes, 2011-15
(RMB million)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Subsidy Fund for Small Farmland Water Conservancy Facilities and National Key Construction Projects on Water and Soil Conservation 13,000 22,308 19,308 23,108 44,806
(...)
Subsidy Fund for Agricultural Resources and Ecological Protection 13,728 15,428 16,375 18,315 20,325
|
Keywords
|
Natural resources
Soil
Conservation
Eco
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A1.1 |
China |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Table A1.1 Status of Selected Reforms Announced in the Third Plenum of the 18th CCP Central Committee Communiqué (12 November 2013), and the Decisions on Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reform (15 November 2013), April 2016
Announced reform initiatives Progress
• Continue tax reforms by gradually raising the share of direct taxes; adjust the scope of consumption taxes; broaden environmental taxes; roll-out the VAT reform and simplify tax rates; speed up reform on real estate tax and resource taxes; gradually establish a personal income tax system that combines both the all-inclusive and type-specific taxes. In August 2013, a pilot programme to replace the business tax with the VAT in some services (i.e. transportation; the production, broadcasting and distribution of radio, film and television products), was implemented. The programme was extended to railway transport and postal services in January 2014 and to telecommunications in June 2014.
The consumption tax on motorcycles with cylinder capacities below 250 ml, tyres, alcohol, and leaded motor gasoline was eliminated, but it was increased for refined oil products and wholesale cigarettes.
(...)
• Reform resource prices. Local authorities were guided to adjust water resource, pollution discharge, and sewage treatment fees and other environmental protection charging standards.
• Increase emphasis on environmental protection in assessing local officials' performance. Law amended in April 2014; targets of 15‒25% reduction in air pollutants announced.
|
Keywords
|
Natural resources
Pollution
Environment
Water
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A1.2 |
China |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Table A1.2 Summary of the Outline of the 13th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2016-2020), as endorsed by the NPC
Advice in 13th FYP Outline Reforms announced by the authorities
Main goals
• Keep the economy growing a medium and high speed level
• Improve people's standard of living
• Improve the environment
Innovation
New space: (...) • Industry development: upgrade traditional industries and facilitate the development of emerging industries in energy-saving and environmental protection areas, bio-technology, and IT
(...)
New administrative system: (...) • Fiscal reform: separate central and local government power; set a comprehensive and transparent budget; deal with local government financing; prioritize the use of innovative and green products in government procurement
(...)
Macro control: Expand employment, stabilize prices, structural adjustment, protection of the environment
(...)
Green development
Clean production • Support green and clean production, improve education
Low carbon cycle development • Energy reform: establish clean, low carbon, safe and efficient new energy system, increase the use of non-fossil energy and promote the clean and efficient use of fossil energy like coal
• Promote public transportation, encourage bicycle use and promote new energy automobiles
• Control carbon emission
Save and efficiently use resources • Management of use of energy and other resources
• Water resource management and farmland protection
• Contract energy management and contract water saving management
• Promote reasonable consumption
Environment protection • Air, water and soil protection, control contamination and reform monitoring and regulation system
Open development
International obligations • Respond to climate change, support developing countries, and protect international safety and security
|
Keywords
|
Environment
Energy
Clean
Emissions
Natural resources
Soil
Climate
Green
Water
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.2 |
China |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Table A2.2 WTO dispute settlement cases involving China, 1 January 2014-1 March 2016
(In reverse chronological order)
Subject Respondent/
complainant/
appellant Request for consultation received Status (as at
31 Dec. 2015) WTO document series
Anti-Dumping Measures on Biodiesel from Indonesia European Union/
Indonesia 10/06/2014 Panel established,
but not yet composed WT/DS480
(...)
|
Keywords
|
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.3 |
China |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Table A2.3 Industries in which FDI was/is restricted, 2011 and/or 2015
(The shaded areas refer to activities that are different in either Catalogue. Each Catalogue assigns different numbering for the same activity)
2011 2015
2. Processing of the lumber of precious varieties of trees (limited to Sino-foreign equity/cooperative joint venture operations)
Not listed in the 2015 Catalogue
(...)
2. Production of biological liquid fuels (fuel ethanol and biodiesel) (with Chinese parties as the controlling shareholders)
7. Production of biological liquid fuels (fuel ethanol and biodiesel) (with Chinese parties as the controlling shareholders)
(...)
5. Production of hydrogen fluoride and other low-end chlorofluorocarbons or chlorofluoro-compounds
Not listed in the 2015 Catalogue
(...)
8. Production of dyes and paints using an obsolete process, containing hazardous substances, and of limited output
Not listed in the 2015 Catalogue
(...)
10. Production of inorganic salt which uses large amounts of resources, causes serious environment pollution, and uses obsolete processes
Not listed in the 2015 Catalogue
(...)
|
Keywords
|
Bio
Hazardous
Environment
Pollution
Ozone
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.4 |
China |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Table A2.4 Industries in which FDI was/is prohibited, 2011 and/or 2015
(The shaded areas refer to activities that are different in either Catalogue. Each Catalogue assigns different numbering for the same activity)
2011 2015
2. Research and development of genetically modified varieties, and production of genetically modified crop seeds, breeding livestock and poultry, and aquatic fingerlings
2. Seed selection of the genetically modified varieties of crop seeds, breeding livestock and poultry, and aquatic fingerlings, and the production of their genetically modified seeds (seedlings)
(...)
(1) Processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials listed in the Regulations on the Administration for Protection of Wild Medicinal Resources and the Catalogue of China's Rare and Endangered Plants under Protection
7. Processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials listed in the Regulations on the Administration for Protection of Wild Medicinal Resources and the Catalogue of China's Rare and Endangered Plants under Protection
(...)
6. Industry Products and Other Manufacturing Industries
(1) Ivory carving
(2) Tiger bone processing
(6) Production of carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenesis and persistent organic pollutant products
(IV) Other Manufacturing Industries
11. Ivory carving
12. Tiger bone processing
Not listed in the 2015 Catalogue
(...)
VI. Leasing and Commercial Service Industry
Not listed in the 2011 Catalogue
VII. Leasing and Commercial Services Industries
19. Consulting on Chinese legal affairs (excluding the provision of information on the environmental impact of Chinese laws)
(...)
2015: environmental geology, (...)
VIII. Water Conservancy, Environmental, and Public Facilities Management Industries
1. Construction and operation of natural reserves and internationally important wetlands
2. Development of wild animal and plant resources originated in and protected by China
IX. Water Conservancy, Environmental, and Public Facilities Management Industries
22. Construction and operation of natural reserves and internationally important wetlands
23. Development of wild animal and plant resources originated in and protected by China
(...)
|
Keywords
|
Genetic
Endangered
Wildlife
Organic
Pollution
Environment
Natural resources
Conservation
|
|
Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/342/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.2 |
China |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing, Services |
Relevant information
|
Table A3.2 Tax preferences at the central level, 2015
Government tax preference policies
A. Enterprise income tax (the income tax is 25%)
2. Enterprises engaged in projects stipulated in the "Catalogue of Public infrastructure projects eligible for preferential enterprise income tax treatment", including ports and harbours, airports, railways, highways, public transportation, electric power and water conservancy, are exempt from income tax from the first to the third year that income starts to be generated, and the income tax from the fourth to the sixth year would be 12.5% (half of the actual rate).
3. Enterprises that undertake environmental and energy conservation projects, including public sewage treatment, public garbage disposal, methane comprehensive exploitation and desalination of sea water, are exempt from income tax from the first to the third year that income starts to be generated, and the income tax from the fourth to the sixth year would be 12.5% (half the actual rate).
(...)
12. 10% of cost of the investment made by enterprises in special facilities for environmental protection, energy and water conservation and safe production which are listed in the: "environmental special facilities enterprise income tax preferential category", "water and energy conservation special facilities enterprise income tax preferential category" and "safety production special facilities enterprise income tax preferential category" can be deducted from the taxable income. If the taxable income is not sufficient, the deduction can be made in the next five fiscal years.
(...)
B. Other tax exemptions
5. The VAT on the products and services produced with "integrated" utilization of resources (e.g. electric power generated from urban waste and renewable water) is subject to such preferential taxation policies as exemption, refund upon collection or refund after collection.
(...)
|
Keywords
|
Natural resources
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Water
|
|
Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/343 |
G-III§3 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Singapore has also developed infrastructure to optimize the use of scarce resources, strengthen our companies' competitiveness, and support new growth sectors. For instance, Jurong Town Corporation's (JTC) Surface Engineering Hub and Chemicals Hub consist of shared facilities, such as a centralised wastewater treatment plant and fire-water retention tanks. Companies can make use of these shared facilities and in turn, reduce their capital investment and operating costs. The 600-ha Jurong Innovation District is another initiative. When ready, the District will host several new growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, urban solutions, clean technology and smart logistics. The District will also support Singapore's manufacturing value chains in these new growth sectors, including through functions such as research and development, design, prototyping, production and supply chain management. For instance, companies within the District will have access to the research and engineering capabilities of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, a full-fledged comprehensive and research intensive university.
|
Keywords
|
Natural resources
Waste
Clean
|
|
Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/343 |
G-III§4 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
Research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) remain cornerstones of Singapore's knowledge based and innovation-driven economy. To this end, Singapore has committed S$19 billion in funding for the RIE2020 Plan (2016 to 2020) to develop research & design capabilities within industries and nurture innovative enterprises to spur economic growth. This is an 18% increase over the budget allocated in the previous 5 year plan (2011 to 2015). The RIE2020 Plan will focus on areas including Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering; Health and Biomedical Sciences; Urban Solutions and Sustainability; and Services and the Digital Economy. (...)
|
Keywords
|
|
|
Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/343 |
G-IV§2 |
Singapore |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
|
|
Relevant information
|
(...) Singapore has also maintained a pragmatic and open approach at the WTO. Singapore's participation in plurilateral initiatives where benefits are multilateralized, such as the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and the ongoing Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA), reflect its view that such efforts will contribute to greater liberalisation at the WTO and strengthen the multilateral trading system.
|
Keywords
|
|
|