China: Tax on high-sulfur coals
In an effort to scale down coal consumption and to spur switching to cleaner burning fuels, Beijing has introduced a tax on high-sulfur coals. Other efforts include establishing 40 "coal-free zones" in an attempt to phase out coal from the city center, and formulating plans to construct natural gas pipelines.
Status: In Force; Mandatory
References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: China, http://www.eia.doe.gov/