Diversified emissions standard needed before carbon tax

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Counsel believe certain emissions-related policies must be introduced before China can levy carbon, environmental and resources taxes as it reportedly…

Counsel believe certain emissions-related policies must be introduced before China can levy carbon, environmental and resources taxes as it reportedly may do as part of its next five-year plan.

A senior researcher of The National Development and Reform Commission was quoted by the China Daily recently saying that the government would levy such taxes only if they are helpful to the mitigation of carbon emissions.

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