On April 23rd, a team of seven members from the Research Institute of the State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic visited Saurer's Xinjiang plant to conduct research activities. The objective of this research is to enhance communication and collaboration between the tax department and enterprises. It aims to comprehensively understand the current state of the advanced equipment manufacturing industry in the import and export sector, the policies of the Free Trade Zone, and scientific and technological innovation. The research will also provide substantial support for the further refinement of the tax policy reform of the Free Trade Zone and the enhancement of tax services. 

Accompanied by Xu Hailin, CEO of Saurer Group, Jack Pan, President of Saurer China, and Aaron Li, Secretary of the Board of Directors, the experts of the research team first visited Saurer's Innovation Center in Xinjiang. They learned in detail about the development history, the products display and technical intellectual property rights of Saurer. While discussing the impact of scientific and technological innovation in the cotton textile industry, the experts advocated that enterprises should further increase their investment in research and development under the guidance of the tax policy to improve the independent innovation ability. Subsequently, the experts went to the production workshop to visit the production line, carefully observed the production process of the products, and exchanged views with the field personnel from time to time. During the visit, the experts spoke highly of Saurer Xinjiang's advanced production equipment and efficient production organization.

After the visit, the two sides held a meeting in the conference room of the Innovation Center. At the meeting, Xu Hailin introduced the overview of Saurer Group and the current situation of the Xinjiang factory facing international freight turnover, talent introduction, supporting basic industries, and import and export to the experts. Experts of the research team cited the advanced experience of Shanghai and Guangdong FTZs and the tax policy of Hainan FTZ for the above situation, suggesting that enterprises look for a breakthrough point according to a guideline for improving the country's pilot free trade zones issued by the State Council on April 21, to actively promote the development of the cotton industry chain in Xinjiang.

The research has built a communication bridge to accurately grasp the development needs of manufacturing enterprises in the FTZ and improve the supply of tax policies. The institute expressed the hope that Saurer would actively participate in the research and reform work of the tax department and provide valuable practical experience and suggestions for the formulation and improvement of tax policies. The visit and research activities of the Research Institute of the State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic strengthened the communication and exchange between the tax department and Saurer, enhanced mutual understanding and trust, and provided strong support and guarantee for the future development of Saurer and its Xinjiang factory in the FTZ.