Analysis of Central-Local Policy Deviation in China: Economic Impacts of New Energy Vehicle Industry Policies under Carbon Neutrality—A Case Study of Anhui Province, Hefei City

Qicheng Huang

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/2025.CAU26186

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Analysis of Central-Local Policy Deviation in China: Economic Impacts of New Energy Vehicle Industry Policies under Carbon Neutrality—A Case Study of Anhui Province, Hefei City

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Analysis of Central-Local Policy Deviation in China: Economic Impacts of New Energy Vehicle Industry Policies under Carbon Neutrality—A Case Study of Anhui Province, Hefei City

Qicheng Huang ^1*

¹ Chongqing Depu Foreign Language School

^*Corresponding author: peter1225x@gmail.com

Published on 20 August 2025

AEMPS Vol.211

ISSN (Print): 2754-1177

ISSN (Online): 2754-1169

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-321-5

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-322-2

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Abstract

This paper investigates central-local policy deviation in China’s electric vehicle car (EV car) industry through a case study of Hefei, Anhui Province. The study classifies policy deviation into three aspects: objectives, execution, and resource allocation. It reveals significant misalignment between national, provincial, and municipal policies. The study finds that these deviations reflected in over concentration of resources, excessive subsidies, and protectionist practices, have distorted market competition, weakened technological innovation, and created risks of overproduction. Using literature review, policy text analysis, and case comparisons, the paper discovered that the extent of deviation is getting larger and larger as is passed to lower levels with more detailed measures taken. This article also concludes with recommendations for improving coordination, including enhanced central supervision and mechanisms for cross-regional collaboration. By revealing the economic consequences of policy deviation, this research contributes to understanding the governance challenges in China’s green transition and offers insights for aligning local development with national strategic objectives.

Keywords:

Central-local policy deviation, EV car industry in China, Resource misallocation, Industrial policy implementation, Carbon neutrality

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Huang,Q. (2025). Analysis of Central-Local Policy Deviation in China: Economic Impacts of New Energy Vehicle Industry Policies under Carbon Neutrality—A Case Study of Anhui Province, Hefei City. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,211,13-20.

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