China to stop collection of 'unauthorised' fees from companies

China, in a fresh bid to help companies cut costs, said on Thursday it is taking steps to reduce the burden they face paying both official and unauthorised fees. In an online statement, the government said it will draw up a list of approved fees so companies can avoid paying ones illegally charged by individuals contending they are collecting official charges.
The government said there must an immediate stop to the practice of "unauthorised" parties collecting administrative fees from companies whose proposed projects have not been approved. Firms should report illegal fee collectors to authorities, it said.