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Finance ministry clarifies “Buy China” rules in government procurement

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We've got more clarity on what it actually means to "buy China." On December 19, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued guidance clarifying how “domestically produced” goods are defined for government procurement. ICYMI: In September, the ...