China is to impose a new vehicle purchase tax from 1 January 2001, say Asian news
sources (6/12/00) citing a statement from the Ministry of Finance (4/12/00).
The tax will be levied at 10% of the purchase price and will replace existing
fees charged by both road transport authorities and city governments.
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Revenue from the tax will be used on key highway construction at both national
and provincial levels.
