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Table 3.26 Government procurement-related laws, regulations, and administrative measures
Law/Regulation: Notice of the Ministry of Finance, (...) the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (...) on Adjusting and Optimizing Execution Mechanisms for Government Procurement of Energy-saving Products and Environmentally Labelled Products
Promulgation year: MOF Notice Cai Ku No. 9, 2019

Table 3.26 Government procurement-related laws, regulations, and administrative measures
Law/Regulation: Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Environmentally Labelled Product Categories and Items for Government Procurement
Promulgation year: MOF Notice Cai Ku No. 18, 2019

Table 3.26 Government procurement-related laws, regulations, and administrative measures
Law/Regulation: Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission on Energy-Saving Product Categories and Items for Government Procurement
Promulgation year: MOF Notice Cai Ku No. 19, 2019

3.216. The administrative measures on promoting green procurement and SMEs' participation in government procurement were also amended in 2019 and 2020 (Section 3.3.6.4).

3.223. Furthermore, Article 9 of the Government Procurement Law provides that government procurement shall be carried out to facilitate the realization of the economic and social development policy goals of the State, including environmental protection, assistance to underdeveloped or ethnic minority regions, and promoting the development of SMEs. (...).

3.224. With regard to environmental protection, China maintains policies to provide more favourable treatment to energy-saving products and environmentally friendly products in government procurement. Such policies were first introduced in 2004 and 2006. During the review period, China adjusted implementation measures in this regard. Specifically, in 2019, the MOF, the NDRC, the MEE, and the SAMR jointly issued a Notice on Adjusting and Optimizing Execution Mechanisms for Government Procurement of Energy-Saving Products and Environmentally Labelled Products (Cai Ku No. 9, 2019). Under the old measures, relevant authorities published not only the catalogues but also the lists of brands and models that had been granted conformity certificates for such purposes. Under the new measures, the authorities publish only the generic catalogues and energy conservation and environment protection standards , and not the lists of brands and models. Product brands and models that have been granted certificates by recognized certification agencies are eligible for favourable treatment in government procurement. According to the authorities, such adjustments made it unnecessary for suppliers to apply for being included on the list and provide more equal opportunities for suppliers. The new Measures also enhance the obligation of procuring entities to implement such policies.

3.225. In addition, in 2020, relevant authorities published green packaging standards and green express mail packaging standards relating to government procurement. Procuring entities are required to specify in their procurement documentation that the packaging should be recyclable, organic, and renewable.

3.237. Regarding IP-related issues, the 14th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development aims to promote modernization through innovation and technological advancements and promote high-end, intelligent, and green production. (...).

3.238. The China Manufacturing 2025 strategy highlights, inter alia, the importance of IP protection and enforcement to promote IP-intensive sectors such as robotics, information technology, and clean energy.

3.267. (...) The equipment manufacturing sector contributed to 30.7% to the added value of the patent-intensive sectors. It was followed by (...) environmental protection industries. (...).