How many more years can a China 5 emission standard vehicle be driven?
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China 5 emission standard vehicles can continue to be driven until they are scrapped. There is no mandatory retirement period set by the state for private passenger vehicles. How long a China 5 vehicle can be driven depends on whether it meets the standards at the time of purchase - if compliant, it can remain in operation indefinitely. The China 6 standard will not affect the normal operation of China 5 vehicles, but only prohibits their sale and new registration. Currently, China has divided the "China 6 standard" into two phases: "China 6a" and "China 6b", with nationwide implementation planned for 2020 and 2023 respectively. The China 6 standard, officially known as the "National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles", was established to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent automotive exhaust pollution, protect ecological environments, and safeguard public health.