China has recently taken a significant step to strengthen governance of the waste management and resource recovery process for new energy vehicle (NEV) power batteries. On January 16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with the National Development and…
China has formally elevated green consumption to a national policy priority as part of its broader agenda to advance high-quality development and ecological civilization. In early 2026, nine central government departments jointly issued a comprehensive policy framework aimed at accelerating the
As part of China’s continued push toward a circular economy it has released the Action Plan for the Application and Promotion of Recycled Materials (再生材料应用推广行动方案). By promoting wider and more standardized use of recycled materials across key industrial sectors, the Chinese authorities aim
On December 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Notice on Launching the Carbon Footprint Declaration Work for Automotive Power Batteries” (工信厅通装函〔2025〕551号), aiming to establish a nationwide carbon footprint reporting system for automotive power batteries starting in 2026.
In early 2026, China’s central authorities released detailed implementation rules for the national automotive consumption subsidy program, commonly referred to as the automotive “National Supplement” (国补) policy. The implementation regulations provide clarity on vehicle trade-in subsidies for 2026 and forms part of the broader