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A taxing question

  • Published 14 May 2009

Should China raise the minimum income tax threshold as a means to boost domestic consumption?

Debate has begun over whether China should raise the minimum threshold of personal income tax above the current Rmb 2,000 ($293.4bn, €214.7bn, £192bn) per month to help raise disposable income and stimulate domestic consumer spending.

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