买来的出口数据：耗费地方财政，对经济无实质带动

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the emergence of fraudulent "buying export" schemes in China's foreign trade sector, where companies create shell entities to manipulate export data and obtain government subsidies, revealing a gray area in export data statistics [3][4][8]. Group 1: Overview of "Buying Export" Schemes - Numerous cases of "buying export" fraud have surfaced across various regions, where foreign trade companies set up shell companies to purchase export data from customs brokers, leading to inflated export figures and substantial government subsidies [3][4][6]. - In one case, individuals in an inland province were prosecuted for establishing over 90 shell companies to fraudulently claim more than 200 million RMB in government export subsidies [5][7]. - The process involves shell companies using the names of legitimate exporters to report exports, generating false data in the customs system, which is then used to claim government rewards [6][8]. Group 2: Government Involvement and Policy Implications - Local governments have been found to support or even lead these fraudulent activities, driven by a desire to boost local export figures and economic performance [7][8][9]. - The rewards for these fraudulent exports are based on a system where local governments provide subsidies for reported export values, creating a financial incentive for companies to engage in such practices [8][10]. - Evidence suggests that local business departments are aware of these practices and may even encourage them to meet performance targets [9][10]. Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Responses - Recent regulations from various government departments aim to curb these fraudulent practices by enforcing stricter compliance and accountability measures for export data reporting [18][19]. - New tax regulations will hold companies accountable for accurate reporting of export data, significantly reducing the profit margins for those engaged in "buying export" schemes [19][20]. - Legal interpretations of these cases vary, with some courts viewing the actions as fraud while others classify them under different offenses, indicating inconsistencies in enforcement [14][15]. Group 4: Economic Impact and Future Considerations - The financial burden of these fraudulent schemes on local governments is substantial, as they lead to inflated export figures without real economic activity, undermining the integrity of trade statistics [8][10]. - Experts argue that the focus on achieving export growth through subsidies distorts market dynamics and may not contribute to sustainable economic development [20]. - There is a call for a reevaluation of export reward policies to ensure they align with genuine market conditions and do not promote artificial growth [20].