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China imposes chopsticks tax
 The Chinese Government is imposing new or higher taxes on a range of goods and fuels as part of its efforts to control energy consumption and protect the environment. Car taxes will go up, while disposable chopsticks will be subject to a new tax. The tax on chopsticks may seem a curious way for the Chinese leadership to demonstrate its new found commitment to the environment. But from next month, a 5 per cent tax will be levied on every pair of disposable, wooden chopsticks. China gets through about 10 billion boxes a year. Posted by: Fred 2006-03-24 |
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