Group 1 - The Central Committee has released suggestions for the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development [1] - The People's Bank of China emphasizes the development of a bond market focused on technology, alongside reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [1] - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses willingness to enhance dialogue and communication on export controls with other countries [1] Group 2 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission aims to improve the legal framework for capital markets involving foreign entities and deepen cross-border regulatory cooperation [1] - The 11th batch of national drug procurement has opened bidding, including 55 types of drugs [1] - The State Post Bureau has conducted an administrative interview with ZTO Express Co., Ltd. [1] Group 3 - The revised Environmental Protection Tax Law expands the taxation scope to include volatile organic compounds [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with three other departments, has launched the 2025 "Filial Piety and Elderly Care Shopping Season" to promote consumption among the elderly [1] - Tencent has established a working group focused on positive energy algorithms [1]

十四届全国人大常委会第十八次会议10月28日表决通过关于修改环境保护税法的决定，并自公布之日起施行。 修改后的环境保护税法新增一条，主要内容是：国务院根据国民经济和社会发展以及环境保护需要，对直接向环境排放 本法所附《应税污染物和当量值表》规定以外的挥发性有机物的企业事业单位和其他生产经营者开展征收环境保护税试 点工作。试点实施办法由国务院制定，报全国人民代表大会常务委员会备案。 挥发性有机物是形成细颗粒物（PM2.5）和臭氧的重要来源，可引发雾霾、光化学烟雾等大气环境问题。目前可检测的 挥发性有机物已达300多种。2016年制定环境保护税法时，仅将之前已征收排污费的苯、甲醛等18种挥发性有机物改征环 境保护税。 新华社权威快报 十四届全国人大常委会第十八次会议 10月28日表决通过 新修改的环境保护税法 自公布之日起施行 新修改的环境保护税法扩大挥发性有机物征税范围，有利于进一步强化挥发性有机物治理，改善空气质量，加强生态环 境保护。 记者：刘开雄 海报制作：刘开雄 新华社国内部出品 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming expansion of the Environmental Protection Tax in China, particularly focusing on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are significant contributors to air pollution. The revision of the Environmental Protection Tax Law aims to enhance air quality and increase local government revenue through taxation on a broader range of VOCs [3][4]. Group 1: Legislative Changes - The draft amendment of the Environmental Protection Tax Law has been submitted for a second review, emphasizing the need for the State Council to establish a reasonable tax scope for VOCs and improve monitoring and emission calculation methods [3]. - The first draft of the amendment included all VOCs in the tax scope, with a focus on pilot programs before full implementation, indicating a strategic approach to environmental taxation [4]. Group 2: Industry Impact - Key industries such as petrochemicals, chemicals, industrial coatings, packaging printing, and oil storage and transportation are identified as major sources of VOC emissions in China. The inclusion of all VOCs in the tax will compel these industries to undergo transformation and cleaner production processes [4]. - The amendment allows the State Council to conduct pilot tax collection on VOCs not listed in the current tax table, with a five-year reporting requirement to the National People's Congress on the pilot's outcomes [4]. Group 3: Financial Implications - Environmental Protection Tax revenue has fluctuated around 20 billion yuan in recent years, with a projected increase to 24.6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.7%. The first three quarters of 2025 saw revenues of 20.8 billion yuan, up 13.8% compared to the previous year, significantly outpacing the overall national tax revenue growth of 0.7% [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need to strengthen the role of taxation in ecological and environmental regulation to promote the construction of a "Beautiful China" through an optimized green tax system [1][3]. Group 1: Legislative Developments - The draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law has been submitted for review, which includes all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the tax collection scope, enhancing VOC management [1][2]. - The Environmental Protection Tax Law, effective from January 1, 2018, represents China's first dedicated "green tax" law, transitioning from a pollution fee system to an environmental tax system [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Impact - From January 2021 to June 2025, specialized green taxes like the Environmental Protection Tax and Resource Tax are projected to generate tax revenues of 2.5 trillion yuan, while tax reduction policies are expected to lower costs by 1.5 trillion yuan [3]. - The green tax system aims to provide strong support for the construction of a "Beautiful China" by incentivizing water conservation, emission reduction, and waste recycling [3]. Group 3: Policy Direction - The amendment reflects the need for timely updates to the tax system in response to economic and social development, aligning with the goals set by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China [2][3]. - The approach of pilot testing before full implementation is highlighted as a successful reform strategy, ensuring scientific and effective tax system implementation [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Shaanxi Provincial Market Supervision Administration is enhancing the quality safety supervision and risk monitoring capabilities for key industrial products by establishing a technical expert database [1][2] Group 1: Expert Recruitment - The recruitment of experts is open until August 15, targeting professional technical talents in key industrial product fields across the province [1] - Relevant fields include electric bicycles, batteries, charging piles, building insulation materials, gas appliances, coal, oil, volatile organic compounds, and more [1] - The recruitment encompasses personnel from quality inspection institutions, universities, research institutes, industry associations, and enterprises [1] Group 2: Expert Responsibilities - Experts will provide technical support and consulting services for product quality supervision management [1] - They will participate in training and promotional activities organized by the provincial market supervision authority [1] - Experts are expected to offer professional consulting opinions for major policy measures and assist in risk monitoring and supervision management [1] Group 3: Expert Management - The selection process will involve personal applications and unit recommendations, with a three-year term for selected experts [2] - The expert database will be dynamically managed, allowing for the removal of experts who do not meet requirements or engage in violations [2]