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3.37. Chinese Taipei continues to impose import prohibitions, restrictions, and licensing to, inter alia, protect public morals, human life and health, and the environment; fulfil obligations under international arrangements; and adjust the balance of payments. The legislation that regulates the imposition of non tariff barriers has not changed substantially since 2018. [51] (...)
[51] The relevant legislation includes the "Foreign Trade Act", 25 December 2019; Regulations Governing Import of Commodities, 8 July 2010; the Customs Act, 11 May 2022; Regulations on Import and Export of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna, Flora and Related Products, 16 August 2010; and Regulations Governing Export and Import of Strategic High-tech Commodities, 20 October 2017.

3.75. (...) Policy oriented special agricultural loans at preferential interest rates, which range from 1.29% to 2.43%, are also available to all farmers and fishers and agricultural industries. There are different types of loans, with specific ceilings, determined by the COA[Council of Agriculture]; however, the amount of the loan is decided by the bank, based on the applicant's financial situation. The objective of these programmes is to ensure food security, farmers' income, disaster relief, environmental conservation of farmland, and in the case of sugar, to develop the sugar industry (Section 4.1). In the fisheries sector, to reduce fishing capacity and thus ensure the sustainability of fisheries resources, Chinese Taipei implements programmes to buy back fishing vessels, close the fishery season, and promote the purchase of marine disaster insurance by covering a portion of the insurance cost.

3.78. (...) If a SME suffers damages because of natural disaster, the competent authority coordinates with the financial authority for tax exemption or reduction or other remedies (Article 22). (...)

3.81. (...) In order to accelerate industrial innovation and value added, and promote economic transformation and development, a special fund for development (NDF) was established (Article 29) to, inter alia, finance investment (e.g. in industrial innovation, high tech development, recyclable/renewable energy/resources, and "green energy" industries), and facilities.

3.88. (...) In its 2022 work plan, the BSMI[Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection] emphasized areas related to green energy technologies, environmental protection, energy saving, smart machinery, and products to assist in scientific and technological development.

Table 3.10 CNS[Chinese Taipei's standards] and their equivalence with international standards
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Area: Environmental management
Total local standards: 54
Existence of international standards[a] (A): 52
Number of local standards equivalent to international standards[b] (B)=(C)+(D): 52
Mandatory technical regulations(C): 0
Voluntary standards(D): 52
Rate of equivalence (%) (E)=(B)/(A)×100: 100.0
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[a] Number that has corresponding international standards.
[b] Local standards that are identical with or modify corresponding international standards are considered equivalent to international standards.

3.96. (...) During the review period, one specific trade concern was raised at the Committee[WTO TBT Committee] about the draft of the Organic Agriculture Act.

3.118. (...) the prices of certain goods and services are regulated in specific circumstances, whereas the overall relevant market for the good or service is not subject to price regulation. For instance, the feed-in tariffs for renewable energy sold to the public utility enterprise (TPC) are set annually through broad consultations convened by the MOEA[Investment Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs]. (...)

3.124. The number and sectors of the economy in which state-owned enterprises operate did not undergo major changes during the period of review (Table 3.13). Since 2018, it appears that only one institution has been privatized. [204] (...)
[204] A waste management company was privatized in 2018.

Table 3.13 Indicative list of firms with public participation, 2022
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Company name: Cowin Environmental Resources Ltd (COWIN)
Public sector ownership: 42.00%
Sector: Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery
Market share 2022: Incineration: 4.8%
Any monopoly or exclusive rights: No
Preferential duty and/or tax treatment: No
Local sourcing requirements: No