我國快遞行業出新規 將從五月起開始施行

New rules have been announced for the express delivery sector, demanding companies use eco-friendly, biodegradable and reusable packaging materials.

我國於日前頒佈了快遞業新規，要求企業使用環保、可生物降解、可重複利用的包裝材料。

Regulations also include language to improve the protection of consumers and tackle emerging problems, including information security and packaging waste.

條例還規定加強對消費者的保護、應對信息安全和包裝廢棄物等新問題。

Any enterprises or individuals engaging in express delivery services will face a maximum 100,000 yuan penalty if caught illegally selling or disclosing users' personal data.

若從事快遞服務的企業或個人被發現非法出售或泄露用戶個人信息的，將面臨最高10萬元罰款。

The new mandate also calls on express delivery services to launch cross-border operations and increase their presence in overseas markets.

新的規定還要求快遞服務行業開展跨境業務，並增加其在海外市場的業務。

With average annual growth of 42% over the past decade, China's express delivery sector has topped the world for four straight years in terms of volume.

過去十年裏，我國快遞業年均增長42%，連續四年業務量位居世界第一。

The sector saw 495 billion yuan worth of revenue in 2017.

2017年我國快遞業營收達4950億元。

The new regulations are set to take effect on May 1, according to a decree signed by Premier Li Keqiang.

根據國務院總理李克強簽署的國務院令，新規將於5月1日起施行。