How is cryptocurrency taxed in People's Republic of China?

In People’s Republic of China, cryptocurrency gains are taxed as capital gains.

“根据我国现行个人所得税法，个人通过买卖比特币等虚拟货币取得的差价收入，属于财产转让所得，应依法缴纳个人所得税。”

This reflects guidance from State Administration of Taxation (SAT) – via State Council Information Office transcript, as of 2017-01-20.

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Data basis: State Administration of Taxation (SAT) – via State Council Information Office transcript, as of 2017-01-20