China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors
- China has reduced its market access negative list from 117 to 106 items to boost business vitality, as announced by the National Development and Reform Commission .
- The reduction aims to lower entry barriers by shifting the seal engraving industry from a licensing to a filing system, according to an NDRC official.
- This change is designed to create a fairer environment for all businesses and optimize market access.
- All business entities must adhere to the market access list, promoting principles of national treatment for both domestic and foreign investors.
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China eases access for foreign investors
In the future, it will be easier for foreigners to invest in China. The state regulatory and planning authority has reduced the number of sectors in which no or only limited investment can be made, from 117 to 106. Liberalisation is now planned, among others, for television productions, telecommunications services, online information services for pharmaceuticals and medical equipment as well as the import of forest seed. In addition, local gover…
China again reduces market access ‘negative list’, a significant move for all types of businesses to tap its market potential
China on Thursday unveiled its 2025 negative list for market access. The new list cuts the number of restricted items from 117 in the 2022 edition to 106 now, according to a notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Thursday.
China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors
China's state regulator and planning council published a new version of its "negative list" that relaxes barriers to entering the world's second-largest economy, reducing the number of restricted industries to 106 from 117.
China to allow more overseas investors to access the country
China's state regulator on Thursday published a new version of the market access negative list that further relaxes barriers to entry to the world's second-largest economy, according to state media... -April 23, 2025 at 08:54 pm EDT MarketScreener
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