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Wu Jiezhuang: Oppose the tax increase proposals put forward by the public, including virtual asset stamp duty

Wu Jiezhuang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, expressed his hope for the budget proposal's principles of zero taxation, less fees, increased vitality, and opposition to different tax proposals suggested by the public, including the collection of value-added tax on assets, departure tax, and virtual asset stamp duty, during a meeting with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Financial Secretary Chen Maobo and Deputy Secretary Huang Weilun this morning. He believes that it is necessary to enhance the development momentum of various industries, break down barriers, and vigorously develop the Web3 industry.

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