What kind of license plate is a black license plate?
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Black license plates refer to foreign enterprise license plates, which feature white characters and borders on a black background. Vehicles using black license plates primarily include those owned by Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan enterprises, foreign and international organizations stationed in China, vehicles purchased by foreigners in their personal names for use in China, and foreign vehicles entering the country. Below is additional information about license plates: 1. The license plate used on a car represents its identity. It is the car's unique symbol of identity and the sole credential allowing it to be driven on the road. 2. In China, most household cars use blue license plates. Different colored license plates represent different types of vehicles. Generally, small cars use blue license plates, which typically have white characters and borders on a blue background. Large vehicles use yellow license plates, which usually have black characters and borders on a yellow background. Embassy vehicles use black license plates with white characters, while police vehicles use white license plates with black characters and red "police" characters.
Black license plates in China are specifically used for vehicles of foreign-funded enterprises or foreign institutions stationed in China. I remember when I used to drive a taxi, I often saw them in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, and found them quite novel. They are different from the regular blue private car plates, carrying unique meanings, such as representing vehicles of foreign joint ventures or embassy cars. The advantage of these plates is that they may enjoy certain tax reductions, but the privileges cannot be abused. I suggest that new drivers maintain politeness when encountering vehicles with black plates, as they might have priority right of way. Overall, the license plate system uses different colors for traffic management: blue for civilian use, yellow for large vehicles, white for police use, but the history of black plates dates back to the reform and opening-up in the 1990s, promoting international cooperation. Nowadays, black-plated vehicles are not very common, but recognizing them can help everyone drive more safely and avoid conflicts.
