South China's Guangdong province,a global production base,is increasing subsidies to encourage its residents to trade in old for new,with the aim of expanding consumption.
According to Zhang Jingsong,director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce,under the new implementation plan to encourage trade-ins,the subsidy intensity for part-exchanges will be greater and cover a broader commodity scope.
The maximum subsidy ratio for a single item can now reach20percent,and the maximum subsidy amount can reach2,000yuan($281.69)for a single item.Zhang made the remarks on Thursday at a news conference in Guangzhou,Guangdong province.
"For example,a resident can enjoy a subsidy of up to1,000yuan if he or she purchased an air-conditioner valued at5,000yuan,while he or she would be offered a subsidy valued at2,000yuan for buying an energy-efficient refrigerator for10,000yuan,"said Zhang.
Meanwhile,the subsidies for buying new energy and fueled vehicles have been increased to20,000yuan and15,000yuan,respectively,for individual consumers starting Thursday.
Previously relevant subsidies were10,000yuan and7,000yuan,respectively,said Zhang.
Zhang's department lead the efforts to draft the new implementation plan.
Wang Muxing contributed to this story.