Seven Chinese Government Departments Issue 20 Measures to Boost Auto Consumption

On August 31, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and six other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Opinion on Promoting the Expansion and Upgrading of Commodity Consumption." The document proposes 20 specific measures, including clearing unreasonable restrictions on vehicle purchase and usage, advancing mutual recognition of used car invoices across regions, and improving the charging, battery swap, and vehicle scrappage recycling systems. The policy pushes for a transition from purchase management to usage management in the auto consumption sector. This comprehensive policy package aims to stimulate domestic automobile consumption through regulatory reform and infrastructure investment.