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In the News: Shortened Foreign Investment Negative Lists; Restrictions on Imported Foods; and Trial Macroprudential Policy Guidelines
January 04, 2022 | BY
Hugo YeungManufacturing and service industries further opens up to foreign investment but loophole allowing foreign investment in restricted sectors is plugged; food producers warn of major disruptions as all foodstuffs now subject to import regulation; and trial macroprudential policy guidelines provide key definitions and high-level guidance for managing systemic financial risks

Foreign investment negative lists shortened
On December 27, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) jointly releasedtwo annually-reviewed "Foreign Investment Negative Lists" that identify sectors where foreign direct investment is restricted or prohibited.The first list applies