Foreign Direct Investment

Last week China Law & Practice considered the policy change over wholly foreign-owned medical institutions in the Free Trade Zone. But how attractive is the move to foreign investors and what do they need to know?

The country has been gradually opening-up to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions, but a lack of polices has made it impossible for foreign investors to tap this market. Finally, a framework is in place in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone

The country has been gradually opening-up to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions, but a lack of polices has made it impossible for foreign investors to tap this market. Finally, a framework is in place in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone

Individuals are allowed to engage in securities investment overseas.

FIEs required to give an undertaking before allowed establishment.

The buzz surrounding the Free Trade Zone in Shanghai has caused foreign companies to rethink their China strategy. Should companies move into the zone immediately or wait for clearer policies to emerge?

Issued: September 27 2013 Main contents: The Draft specifies that the amended Measures apply to the act whereby a foreign investor secures A shares…

Foreign investment in entertainment equipment production allowed in the free trade zone.

The Zone selects the financial services, shipping services, trade services, professional services, cultural services and social services sectors for increased liberalisation.