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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.04.024

Evaluate the Chinese Government’s Policy on Consumption Tax of E-cigarette

Si Cheng

Doctor of Policy Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China.

*Corresponding author: Si Cheng

Published: June 15,2023

Abstract

This paper utilizes the theory of change (TOC) to examine the implementation and far-reaching impact of the consumption tax policy on e-cigarettes in China. As the world's leading producer and the third-largest consumer of e-cigarettes, China introduced the consumption tax on November 1, 2022, to enhance consumer awareness about the health risks associated with these products. Additionally, the tax is a crucial component of the Chinese taxation system and facilitates the regulation and exportation of e-cigarette products. The TOC analysis assesses the policy's short-term, medium-term, and long-term effects, considering factors such as e-cigarette safety concerns, nicotine addiction, appeal to adolescents, secondhand smoke risks, and physical hazards. The study explores the policy's adoption and implementation, including tax items, applicable rates, and payment procedures, and suggests avenues for future improvements. Ultimately, this research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of the consumption tax policy on e-cigarettes and offers recommendations for governmental enhancements.

Keywords

Consumption Tax, E-Cigarettes, Policy of Government, TOC model

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Evaluate the Chinese Government’s Policy on Consumption Tax of E-cigarette

How to cite this paper: Si Cheng. (2023) Evaluate the Chinese Government’s Policy on Consumption Tax of E-cigarette. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science7(4), 780-787.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.04.024