[Nine Departments: Boost Quality Goods Supply, Support NEVs and Green Products in Rural Areas]

Published: Aug 18, 2026 18:09

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[Nine Departments: Expand Supply of High-Quality Goods at Fair Prices, Strongly Support NEVs and Other Products Going to Rural Areas]

Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce and Eight Other Departments on Further Stimulating the Vitality of Lower-Tier Markets and Boosting County-Level Consumption. The opinions state that the supply of high-quality goods at fair prices will be expanded. Enterprises are encouraged to actively introduce high-quality goods into county-level markets, launch new products simultaneously in counties where conditions permit, and promote “same quality, same access” for identical products in urban and rural areas. Enterprises are guided to develop high-quality products suited to county-level consumption characteristics, and trade and circulation enterprises are supported in building flexible supply chains through “own brands + demand-based production.” Strong support will be given to NEVs, green and smart products, green building materials, and other products going to rural areas, and the coverage of rural charging facilities will be expanded.

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