Impact of taxes on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:Evidence from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD)countries

Multiple ecological and socioeconomic problems have occurred worldwide,raising the awareness of sustainability.This study aims to examine the impact of taxes on Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)in the context of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)countries.This research used effective average tax(EAT),tax on personal income(TPI),tax on corporate profits(TCP),and tax on goods and services(TGS)as the variables of taxes,and employed secondary data from 38 OECD countries covering 2000–2021.The study also used Breusch-Pagan Lagrange Multiplier(LM),Pesaran Scaled LM,Bias-Corrected Scaled LM,and Pesaran Cross-sectional dependence(CSD)tests to analyze the existence of crosssectional dependency.Then,we established the stationarity of variables through second-generation panel unit root tests(Cross-sectional Augmented Dickey-Fuller(CADF)and Cross-sectional Im,Pesaran,and Shin(CIPS)),and confirmed the long-run cointegration of the variables by using secondgeneration panel cointegration test(Westerlund cointegration test).The results showed that EAT,TPI,TCP,and TGS are positively associated with SDGs.However,the change in TPI has a smaller effect on SDGs than the change in EAT or TCP or TGS.The result of panel causality indicated that EAT,TPI,and TGS have a unidirectional causal relationship with SDGs.The study also found that TCP has a bi-directional causal relationship with SDGs.Moreover,the finding indicated that the OECD countries need to focus on tax policies to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.This study is based on the theory of optimal taxation(TOT),which suggests that tax systems should be designed to maximize social welfare.Finally,we suggests the importance of taking a comprehensive approach for the managers and policy-makers when analyzing the impact of taxes on SDGs.

Regional container transportation system for Northeast Asia economic cooperation in the 21^(st) century

In this paper, the roles of infrastructure development and transportation coordination for Northeast Asian economic cooperation are discussed. It would be necessary to establish an efficient transportation network as soon as possible. 'Hub-and-Spoke'transportation system and China-Korean peninsula railway container transportation system might be more significant for regional economic cooperation.

EFFECTIVENESS OF REGIONAL TOURISM INTEGRATION—Case of Quadrangle Economic Cooperation Zone in Great Mekong Region

The Quadrangle Economic Cooperation Zone in Great Mekong Region, where the Golden Triangle is located, is composed with the border areas of China, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. The poorest and inaccessible remote Golden Triangle now faces the opportunity to develop and participate in the global economic system. Not only has the traditional border tourism between two countries in this region been growing rapidly and various tourism products cross the regions also have been developed. The article attempts to explore the multiplier effects of tourism on regional cooperation. These consequences of tourism cooperation take effect through the infrastructure improvement, facilitation of the flee movement, improvement of communication and promotion of the alternative economy. The study also points out the unexpected negative consequences to limit its role as a regional cooperative engine due to the lack of consideration of the dual economic and social structure in tourism development. The special attention should be drawn to consider the limited benefits for the marginalized community, the high transaction of the social costs related with the drug tourism and sex tourism. The paper calls for more rigorous cooperative regional plans and policies to the complexity of tourism development in this region.

Developing International Economic and Technological Cooperation in Zhe Jiang

Zhejiang is a coastal province with advanced economy,solid foundation of industry and agriculture and all-comprehensive industry sectors,and with lignht industry andtextile as the mainstay Its popularized education,advancedscience and technology and ample supply of high-quality labourforce benefit itselt involving in foreign project contracting,labour export and overseas investment.Since 1979,Zhejianghas accepted more than ten foreign projects worth US$300million and supplied labour service to 40 countries。

ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN CHINA AND PAN-PACIFIC COUNTRIES:IMPLICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA

The primary aim of this paper is to elucidae economic and spatial impacts of the Sino-Pan-Pacific economic relationships on China. Specffically, it explores the following questions: what is the historical Process of economic cooperation between the two economies? What is the Position of inter-trade between China and Pan-Pacific countries in China's total international trade? What is the position of Pan-pacific countrys' direct investment in China? And what is the potential subsequent meaning of favorable location choice of sevral major investment countries in China?

Analysis of Economic Cooperation between China, USA, Japan, and ASEAN

Since China’s Belt and Road Initiative was introduced,the rapid development of China–ASEAN economic cooperation has aroused suspicion from the United States and Japan,nations that have been cooperating with Southeast Asia for a long time.Through comparative analysis,this paper draws a conclusion that the cooperation between China and ASEAN has rapidly grown in trade volume,tourism,infrastructure construction,and other fields,but its advantages in some fields are not yet apparent,and there is no evidence of crowding out the United States and Japan overall.The United States and Japan have been adjusting policies toward ASEAN in a targeted manner,while ASEAN countries do not completely depend on China,establishing a balance in foreign economic cooperation between great powers.Therefore,the economic cooperation between China,the United States,Japan,and ASEAN is experiencing a dynamic adjustment process in long-term competition that is unlikely to lead to exclusive monopoly circumstances.

Preliminary research on problems of northeastChina's participation in the northeast Asianeconomic cooperation

According to various factors influencing the economic openness, this paper probestentatively into the way Northeast China complies with and participates in the Northeast Asiancooperation, with perticular attention to the analysis and estimation of the advantageousgeographical condition of the extenal cooperation in Northeast China from the present situation ofdeveloping the external economy and cooperation with the adjacent countries.

Online Silk Road Promotes Economic Cooperation Between China and the Arab States

According to the 13th Five-year National Informatization Plan issued by the State Council, it is important to establish an online silk road. The ＂online silk road＂ is a network- based information economic belt established by China and countries along the Belt and Road,

International Economic Cooperation (Monthly)

International Economic Cooperation, sponsored by the International Economic Cooperation Research Institute under the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, is an authoritative, directive monthly covering foreign economic cooperation in China. The journal has 20 sections, including transnational management, contract engineering, joint venture and Cooperation, economic and trade practice, top-level information, the World Economy, Labour Cooperation, International Finance, and International Marketing, and it is

MOFTEC Minister Wu Yi on China's Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation

The structure of China’s foreign trade now conforms basically to international trade norms China will set up a legal system for foreign trade and economic cooperation in three years Foreign investment enterprises will enjoy national treatment China shall become the member of the World Trade Organization at the earliest possible

Beijing's Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation

In accordance with the basic lines of Beijing’s foreign trade and economic cooperation, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation has set specific tasks this year. They are as follows: Further quickening of steps in using foreign funds, with stress being placed on attracting investment from large companies. Efforts will be made in the management of medium-to-largeprojects. New fields and forms of cooperation

The best way of bilateral special economic zone to Sino-Vietnam economic cooperation

The Bilateral Special Economic Zones is a new idea about economic co-operation ways. It is going to be set by both countries with a common boundary for promoting the economic co-operation between two sides. It can be firstly set along the boundary between China and Vietnam. It will promote the economic co-operation between them, but China and ASEAN. It can be set along the Chinese boundary with the neighboring countries and will promote the economic co-operation between the both sides for setting up a better environment around China.

The Intensification of Sino-African Economic Cooperation： What Is the Role of the Congolese Economy in the Game of Equality and Mutual Benefit？

The main goal of this paper is to examine the economic relations of the Republic of Congo in its bilateral cooperation with China and to see its real implications in the Congolese economy. In other words, this paper is going to highlight the real status of the Republic of Congo in the recent intensification of cooperation with the Middle Kingdom. Indeed, China has always been criticized as a predator of African raw materials by its opponents （traditional partners of Africa）. Thus, in the Congolese context, the authors try to analyze and see whether this cooperation has corroborated that anti-thesis or not. After examining various facets of Chinese interventions in Congo, the authors conclude that： The cooperation between these two countries is a kind of cooperation for the modernization and industrialization of the Congo, which is now developing in a satisfactory way. It brings real benefits to people of both countries, and it is also welcomed by both of them. Congo and China are bound by a traditional friendship, they have cooperated with each other since 1964, and both countries must be determined to further strengthen this cooperation to achieve a common development. It should also be noted that China is first and foremost a strategic partner of development for the Congo because of the positive results recorded by its actions in different areas of its operations in that country. The authors have also noted some pitfalls and have made some suggestions accordingly, in order to enhance the performance of cooperation between the two countries. It is particularly in terms of the transfer of technology, compliance with the regulations in force in Congo by Chinese enterprises, the adjustments made by China concerning the training of Congolese students who receive scholarships from the Chinese government for their training in China and on Chinese language, and finally the area of diversification of production, it is worth pointing out that the Congo only exports its main raw materials to China, such as oil and wood, and moreover, those materials are exported in the raw state, thus reducing the incentives of diversification of its domestic production. The data used in this article cover the periods from 1995 to 2005, which are inadequate for this work, given the momentum taken by the development of cooperation between the two countries. Then, for future researchers, they have to refine the work concerning the next state of Sino-African cooperation.

Research on Sustainability of China’s Economic Cooperation With Africa

Africa is one of the important polars in the current political and economic pattern of the world.This paper explores the problems in China’s economic cooperation with Africa from the perspective of Chinese-funded enterprises in Africa being pioneers and barometers in the cooperation,and researches sustainable development of China’s economic cooperation with Africa focusing on connectivity and integrating African characteristic.

Polish Embassy Ready to Promote Economic Cooperations with China Interview with Krzysztof Szumski, Ambassador of Poland to China

Poland, a country in the Eastern Europe, has a traditional friendship with China. It was one of the first countries to recognize the new China in 1949. Despite the great changes during the past half century, the two countries are stili enjoying the traditional friendship. At the beginning of the new year, China's Foreign Trade interviewed with H.E. Mr. Krzysztof Szumski, the Ambassador of Poland to China. --Editor

Expanding Opening, Enhancing Economic Exchange and Cooperation

Tibet Autonomous Region lies at China’s Southwestern Plateau of Tibet and Qinghai, with broad areas, beautiful mountains and rivers, and rich resources.This old and flourishing land is an inalienable part of China’s sovereign territory, and the front-line and bridge to Southeast Asia, playing a strategic role in the political, economic and military fields.

Directory of Zhejiang Economic and Technological Cooperation Corporations

Zhejiang General Construction Engineering Corporation(Group) Address 14 Hubin Road,Hangzhou,China Phone:(1571)7073259,7026843 Fax.(1571)7077372 Cable:4637 Postcode.

Russian-Chinese economic cooperation: flat roads following a path overgrown with brambles

Russian-Chinese trade began to achieve fairly rapid development in the late 1980s. In recent years, however, bilateral trade has shown a declining trend. In 1997, the amount dropped by 10.6 percent from 1996 to US$6.12 billion. Whether in Moscow or Beijing, people distinctly realize that both sides earnestly hope to enhance cooperation on a brand-new basis. For this purpose, both governments are putting into practice longterm mutually beneficial large cooperation projects in areas of technological investment. In December 1997, the two sides signed the contract on