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Tax changes reflect pragmatic approach

    BEIJING, March 23 -- The latest consumption tax adjustments reflect the Ministry of Finance's cautious, pragmatic approach to taxation reform. Full Story>>

Buyers of big cars have to pay more tax

    BEIJING, March 23 -- Buyers of big cars will fork out more tax while those who opt to buy smaller models will pay less from April 1. Full Story>>

Tax changes won't affect most prices

    BEIJING, March 23 -- The government's plan to make significant changes to the consumption tax from April 1 will have little impact on the country's overall tax revenue and consumer prices, economists said. Full Story>>

Consumer tariff shakes up market

    BEIJING, March 23 -- China's decision to make sweeping changes to the current consumption tax regime, which was announced on Tuesday and will take effect starting April 1, is turning some public companies into investors' darlings, while making life harder for others. Full Story>>

High-end consumers feel low

    BEIJING, March 23 -- Consumers of high-end products were predictably upset yesterday at news that a consumption tax would be slapped on luxury goods. Full Story>>

Consumption tax to be levied on some consumer goods

    BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday released a list of consumer goods to be taxed at varied consumption tax rates from April 1. Full Story>>

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