Trade and Investment China

China will introduce stricter rules on its used car export market beginning 1 January 2026 , aimed at preventing brand-new vehicles from being disguised as ‘used’. The new rules require manufacturer approval for cars registered under 180 days , confirmation of overseas service and spare parts availability, and compliance with national quality standards through third-party inspections. The measures are designed to stop “zero ‑ mileage” exports that distort sales data and evade taxes, and ensure vehicles meet both domestic and international standards.   Key Highlights Cars registered under 180 days need manufacturer approval before export. Exporters must provide a letter proving overseas service networks and spare parts availability. Authorities will monitor dishonest practices, with offenders placed on Negative Lists.   The notice was jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the General...

China’s cement industry is grappling with severe overcapacity, a legacy of its infrastructure boom where production continues to far exceed domestic demand. At its peak, the industry had an estimated capacity of over 2 billion tonnes per year accounting for about 55% of global production ( HROne, 2025 ). This persistent glut has triggered destructive price competition, eroded producer profitability, and intensified environmental pressures, as cement manufacturing remains a major source of global CO ₂ emissions.   The Chinese government has introduced a series of Supply-Side Structural Reform measures aimed at cutting inefficient and low-quality capacity. These include capacity swaps requiring outdated plants to be closed before new ones are built, stricter environmental regulations to phase out polluting facilities, and policies encouraging mergers and acquisitions to foster larger, more efficient enterprises.   ‘China is also strengthening regulation of the cement se...