Transportation

New comprehensive reform plan for Shenzhen targeting fintech and financial sectors; new development plan for new energy vehicles promotes fast-charging stations and public service integration; and new State Council opinions proposes measures to improve quality of listed companies

State Council eases investment procedures for telecommunications services, oil products and QFIIs

Permit requirements for unmanned civil aircraft are specified

New auto industry guidelines list acts that could be found to be an abuse of dominant market position

U.S. business group survey indicates companies are not leaving China market; digital currency pilot set for expansion to major Chinese cities; and foreign nationals from 36 European countries allowed entry into country

The national Negative List is downsized from 40 to 33 items.

The FTZ Negative List is downsized from 37 to 30 items.

Major plan for Hainan to become globally-recognized free trade port released; Swiss bank Credit Suisse takes majority control of securities JV; and U.S.-China animosity extends to aviation industry with bans and walk backs

U.S. to strip Hong Kong of special trade privileges; China adopts its first-ever civil code; and more entry exemptions on the horizon for select countries

Port charge rates are reduced