Looking at the direction of the automotive industry from government work report

On March 5, 2018, Premier Li Keqiang, on behalf of the State Council, made a government work report to the 13th National People's Congress. In the government work report, Li Keqiang pointed out a new direction for the development of the automotive industry in 2018.

Strengthen new generation of artificial intelligence research and development applications

Develop new momentum. We will enlarge and strengthen emerging industrial clusters, implement big data development actions, strengthen the development and application of new generation artificial intelligence, and promote “Internet Plus” in many areas such as medical care, pensions, education, culture, and sports. Develop smart industries and expand smart life. Use new technologies, new formats, and new models to vigorously transform and upgrade traditional industries.

Promote the development of new energy automotive industry

Accelerate the construction of a powerful country. Promote the development of integrated circuits, fifth-generation mobile communications, aircraft engines, new energy vehicles, new materials, and other industries, implement major short board equipment special projects, develop industrial Internet platforms, and create “China-manufactured 2025” demonstration areas. Substantially reduce industrial production licenses and strengthen product quality supervision. We will carry out quality improvement actions in an all-round manner, advance the benchmarking with the international advanced standards, promote the spirit of craftsmen, and come to a quality revolution made in China.

Focus on lowering the tax rates for industries such as manufacturing and transportation

Further reduce corporate tax burden. To reform and improve value-added tax, the tax rate will be adjusted in accordance with the third gear and two gears, and the tax rates for industries such as manufacturing and transportation will be reduced, and the annual sales standards for small-scale taxpayers will be raised.

Reduce the cost of crossing the bridge

Significantly reduce the company's non-tax burden. We will deepen the reform of the toll highway system and reduce the cost of passing bridges.

Developing a shared economy

It is necessary to provide all-round innovation and entrepreneurship services, advance the construction of “Double Innovation” demonstration bases, encourage large enterprises, universities and research institutes to open up innovative resources, develop platform economy, and share economy, form online and offline integration, cooperation in production, learning and research, large and medium-sized The pattern of innovation and entrepreneurship that the enterprise integrates creates an upgraded version of “Dual Creation”.

Support the development of private enterprises

Adhere to the "two unwavering", insist on equal rights, equality of opportunity, equality of rules, fully implement the policies and measures to support the development of non-public economy, conscientiously solve the outstanding problems reflected by private enterprises, and resolutely eliminate all kinds of hidden barriers. We will establish a new type of relationship between the government and the business, and improve the mechanisms for entrepreneurs to participate in policy-making. Encourage and protect entrepreneurial spirit, enhance entrepreneur confidence, and let private enterprises show their skills in the wave of market economy.

Eliminating more than 20 million yellow label cars and old cars

Optimizing the energy structure, the proportion of coal consumption decreased by 8.1 percentage points, and the proportion of clean energy consumption increased by 6.3 percentage points. Improve fuel quality and eliminate more than 20 million yellow-label cars and old cars.

Carry out special treatment for excessive emission of diesel trucks

Advance pollution prevention and control to achieve greater results. To consolidate the achievements of the Blue Sky Battle, this year, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions will drop by 3%, and the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in key areas will continue to decline. Promote ultra-low emission reforms in steel and other industries. Raise pollution emission standards and implement deadlines. Carry out special treatment for excessive emission of diesel trucks.

New energy vehicle purchase tax concession extended for three years

Strengthen the basic role of consumption in economic development. Promote consumption upgrades and develop new models for new consumerism. Extend the purchase tax preferential policies for new energy vehicles for another three years, and cancel the second-hand car's relocation restriction policy.

Expand the field of new energy vehicles

Promote the steady growth of foreign investment. Strengthen the interconnection with international economic and trade rules and build a world-class business environment. Fully liberalize the general manufacturing industry and expand the fields of telecommunications, medical care, education, pension, and new energy vehicles.

Lowering auto import tariffs

Actively expand imports, run the first China International Import Expo, and lower import tariffs on automobiles and some daily consumer goods.