Update -- clear as mud though...

The policy is only for Beijing -- link below:

http://www.bjepb.gov.cn/bjepb/323474...740/index.html

While unclear, I am told the implication is any bike imported after March 1, 2014 cannot be plated if it does not have CCC. In addition, CCC will no longer be issued to any vehicle (including motorcycles) with an annual sales volume in Beijing that would be less than 100 units. Apparently, this has nothing to do with the import itself. But since new imports occur after March 1, they would not be able to get a CCC, at the individual level (unless CCC was obtained by the manufacturer).

Separately, there is a rumor that by the end of this year or early next that JingA plates will no longer be transferable. Existing holders would in effect be grandfathered and could buy a new bike under their pre-existing JingA when their current bike exceeds the scrap number of years rule (within six months). All those agents hoarding JingA plates would also be eventually diminished through anti-hoarding enforcement (so not only cannot transfer but also cannot keep and "rent" through agency contracts). The rumor is that because of "pollution" that no one should be within fifth ring with a bike. The rumor further goes that even "grandfathered" JingAs would eventually be eliminated by way of increasing certain environmental standards each year.

Anyone have more on either of these developments to make mud into clarity?