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China Sets 62.5 Billion Yuan First Tranche for 2026 Trade-In Subsidies

Officials set rebate rates to steer purchases across phones, appliances, new energy vehicles.

Overview

  • The NDRC and Finance Ministry said the first tranche will be raised through ultra‑long special sovereign bonds.
  • Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and smart wristbands qualify for a 15% rebate capped at 500 yuan per item.
  • Six categories of major home appliances carry a 15% subsidy up to 1,500 yuan per item.
  • Buyers scrapping old cars get 12% off the price of a new energy vehicle up to 20,000 yuan, while replacements without scrappage receive 8% up to 15,000 yuan.
  • Authorities did not specify the total 2026 fund and said local governments will pace rollouts in a balanced, orderly way, following a 300 billion yuan allocation this year.