Duty-free sector and fire safety among issues addressed


Several ministry-level departments, including those for finance, emergency management and health, have responded recently to issues of public concern.
Regulation to ensure fair duty-free market
China will beef up oversight of duty-free shops at ports with measures to encourage fair market competition, according to a temporary regulation published on Thursday.
The regulation, issued jointly by the Ministry of Finance and four other government departments, said operators of duty-free shops must be decided through a bidding process, during which eligible businesses must be offered unbiased treatment.
The sustainable development of businesses must be taken into account during the selection of operators, and the variety of products they offer, in addition to liquor and cigarettes, will be an important factor.
Products sold at duty-free shops must be in line with the categories of products authorized by the General Administration of Customs, the regulation said.
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