Research Paper Number

5/2008

The Rise and Fall of Chinese Tax Incentives and Implications for International Tax Debates

Authors

Jinyan Li, Osgoode Hall Law School of York UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Keywords

China; foreign direct investment; international tax debates; tax incentives

Abstract

China had no foreign direct investment (FDI) before 1979. Now, it is one of the world's largest recipients of FDI. China has been generous to a fault in granting tax incentives to foreign investors. As of January 1, 2008, however, these FDI-specific incentives are abolished or phased out. What explains the rise and fall? Were the tax incentives not effective in attracting FDI and promoting China's economic growth? What are the implications of the Chinese experience for international tax debates? This article examines these questions.

Recommended Citation

Li, Jinyan, "The Rise and Fall of Chinese Tax Incentives and Implications for International Tax Debates" (2008). Comparative Research in Law & Political Economy. Research Paper No. 5/2008.
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