China to consider seriously adjustment of taxation policy in capital market

Source: Xinhua | 03-06-2008 11:24

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will seriously consider adjustment of taxation policy in the capital market, said Finance Minister Xie Xuren here on Thursday.

Chinese Finance Minister Xie Xuren answers a question during a press conference on economic and social  development and macroeconomic regulation held by the  First Session of the 11th National People's Congress  (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,  capital of China, March 6, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

"We have taken notice of comments on the Internet regarding the adjustment of capital market taxation, and we are seriously considering it," said Xie at a press conference held on the sidelines of the parliamentary session, in response to a question about whether the government will reduce the stock trade stamp tax.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei