The NDRC and MOFCOM have drafted the basis for the coming FDI negative list, the CSRC has tightened risk control on asset management and the CBRC has broadened scrutiny over off-balance sheet businesses
The State Council planned fixed rebates on value-added taxes to boost local government revenue, trading levels on the Shenzhen stock link's launch fell below expectations and the central bank stepped up inspections on Chinese companies' cross-border loans
The MIIT has proposed that cloud services must connect to foreign networks through approved gateways, the CBRC has clarified that P2P platforms' record filing does not constitute credibility and Shanghai and Tianjin have imposed property curbs
Reports of regulatory restrictions on overseas deals surfaced, Walt Disney terminated its relationship with a local toymaker after discovering labor violations and CHX emphasized that its takeover by Casin has no Chinese government involvement
The Shanghai FTZ has eased FX conversions for personal accounts, lower entry requirements for the interbank bond market have been set for non-financial institutions and the SPC has equally recognized both domestic and foreign independent guarantees
The State Council has promoted replicating FTZ reforms on a national scale, filmmaking approval requirements have been relaxed and the MOF and SAT have allowed banks to deduct deposit insurance premiums before tax