The Chinese government will seriously consider adjustment of taxation policy in the capital market, said Finance Minister Xie Xuren in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese Finance Minister Xie Xuren answers a question during a press conference on economic and social development and macroeconomic regulation held by the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2008. "We have taken notice of comments on the Internet regarding the adjustment of capital market taxation, and we are seriously considering it," said Xie at a press conference held on the sidelines of the parliamentary session, in response to a question about whether the government will reduce the stock trade stamp tax.