The first policy
in Figure 9, Catalogue for managing the import of wastes, which was passed in 2000, included
second-hand electronic equipment and e-waste in the “List of Prohibited Goods to be Imported for
Processing or Trade”, which is updated regularly. However, as discussed in section 2.3, e-waste is still
entering China through multiple illegal channels despite of the official ban. Effective enforcement and
monitoring mechanisms are therefore necessary for this policy to be effective.