The Introduction of a Carbon Tax in China: A Legal Analysis

Journal
Author
Xu, D. (Diheng)
Country
China (People's Rep.); International
Published Date
Issue
Bulletin for International Taxation 2026 (Volume 80), No. 3
FormatPDF
EUR
45
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50 (VAT excl.)

This article assesses the feasibility of introducing a carbon tax in China to complement existing environmental taxes and the emission trading system (ETS). It argues that a carbon tax could address current policy limitations, respond to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment System (CBAM), and support China’s dual carbon goals through a coherent, legally grounded roadmap.