Foreign Direct Investment

The draft of the new foreign investment industrial guidance catalogue is finally here. High-end manufacturing, environmentally-friendly and new energy-related industries shape the list of strategic emerging areas that the Chinese government is encouraging foreign investment in

Mofcom lifts the examination and approval requirement for certain foreign investment matters.

Mofcom may terminate M&A transactions that affect national security.

The Provisions detail the security review application procedure for acquisition of domestic enterprises by foreign investors.

The Circular lifts and streamlines the examination and approval requirements for certain foreign investment matters.

Investment channels widened for private capital

New regulations offer clarity on the administration of foreign representative offices; however, this investment vehicle may no longer be an optimal arrangement for some overseas companies wishing to enter the Chinese market

Administration of Rep Offices of FIEs tightened.

NPC Standing Committee clarifies when a foreign law would apply to a foreign-related civil relationship.