How does the China Nonferrous Metals Recycling Association interact with the Chinese government?
There are many ways. For example, the association is taking part in discussions relating to scrap electronics and how to handle them domestically. We also take part in developing standard industry practices and rules. We also cooperate with the examination department at customs to address instances of smuggling and other illegal behavior. We have participated in deciding how to prosecute instances of criminality, how to defeat criminality overall in our industry, and how to encourage and support the corporations that follow the laws and rules. We also cooperate with the policymaking departments at customs to set rules for our industry. How important is the scrap metal trade to the Chinese government? It is very important. With the development of the economy and the improvement in living standards, the government is paying much more attention to the scrap industry and, in particular, its environmental impact in China. For customs, specifically, the scrap trade is also important, though
