At a press conference on the theme of “Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan” series held by the State Information Office today, a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance said that the Ministry of Finance has taken a number of measures this year to support a high level of opening-up to the outside world. According to reports, since January 1 of this year, China has implemented a provisional import tariff rate lower than the MFN rate on 935 items, and the linkage effect of the two resources in both domestic and international markets is even more remarkable. In February, China implemented “zero tariffs” on some imported goods consumed by residents of the Hainan Free Trade Port Island, further enhancing the islanders' sense of acquisition. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a number of preferential import tax policies to support scientific and technological innovation, development and utilization of energy resources, etc. Starting May 1, on the basis of implementing “zero tariffs” for all least developed countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, China implemented a two-year “zero tariff” initiative on 20 African countries that have established diplomatic relations, injecting strong impetus into China-Africa cooperation. Cheng Zhijun, director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Finance, said that during the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, the finance department will speed up the establishment of a scientific and efficient modern tariff system and support the construction of a new economic system with a higher level of openness. Expand global imports of high-quality commodities, create diverse open highlands, and deepen international economic and trade cooperation.

At a press conference on the theme of “Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan” series held by the State Information Office today, a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance said that the Ministry of Finance has taken a number of measures this year to support a high level of opening-up to the outside world. According to reports, since January 1 of this year, China has implemented a provisional import tariff rate lower than the MFN rate on 935 items, and the linkage effect of the two resources in both domestic and international markets is even more remarkable. In February, China implemented “zero tariffs” on some imported goods consumed by residents of the Hainan Free Trade Port Island, further enhancing the islanders' sense of acquisition. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a number of preferential import tax policies to support scientific and technological innovation, development and utilization of energy resources, etc. Starting May 1, on the basis of implementing “zero tariffs” for all least developed countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, China implemented a two-year “zero tariff” initiative on 20 African countries that have established diplomatic relations, injecting strong impetus into China-Africa cooperation. Cheng Zhijun, director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Finance, said that during the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, the finance department will speed up the establishment of a scientific and efficient modern tariff system and support the construction of a new economic system with a higher level of openness. Expand global imports of high-quality commodities, create diverse open highlands, and deepen international economic and trade cooperation.