Crypto tax in China
Crypto in China is taxed as ordinary income.
Treatment
taxed as ordinary income
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
45%
For a relocating individual, China treats online crypto sale gains as personal income tax on property-transfer income, so there is no long-term holding exemption and gains can be taxed up to the top individual rate.
“individuals must pay tax on any income from the sale of cryptocurrencies made via the internet.” — Shanghai bureau of China's State Administration of Taxation (as quoted by Yicai)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.