Experts' takes on Chinese economy
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts' takes on Chinese economy

China Daily  

Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating Some Western media and politicians have been spreading rumors about "China's deteriorating investment environment" and "investment risks" in the Chinese market, and claiming that China's focus on safeguarding national security may "deter" foreign investment. Such sordid attempts to tarnish China's investment environment and downplay China's economic prospects appear to be part of a campaign orchestrated by the US-led West to attract investments away from China, expedite "reshoring" of manufacturing enterprises, and promote the "de-risking" strategy by influencing public opinion and waging a psychological warfare. The State Council, China's Cabinet, recently issued the "Opinions on Further Optimizing the Business Environment for Foreign Investment and Further Attracting Foreign Investment", which comprises 24 policy measures aimed at improving the utilization of foreign direct investment, extending national treatment to foreign-invested enterprises, and better protecting FDI from six different aspects. The measures not only demonstrate the authorities' commitment to improve the business environment for foreign investment and promote high-level opening-up, but also help boost the confidence of multinational corporations in the Chinese market and project China as an ideal market for investment.

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China's zero-tariff policy boon for least developed countries
2 weeks, 1 day ago

China's zero-tariff policy boon for least developed countries

China Daily  

An employee operates a touch panel in a workshop at a foreign-funded electronics manufacturing enterprise in Rongcheng, Shandong province, on Feb 23. "China's international fairs are really great platforms for African enterprises to find new opportunities, and purchasers usually consider our agricultural products to be good value for the money, thanks to China's zero-tariff treatment on most of them," said …

China's door opening even wider to foreign visitors, businesses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's door opening even wider to foreign visitors, businesses

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. On top of the national level import-themed expo, China has recently unveiled a series of initiatives, including broadened visa-free policies and eased investment restrictions, to open its doors even wider to foreign visitors, investors and business doers. This year's CIIE, running on Nov 5-10 in China's commercial hub of Shanghai, brings together participants from 152 countries, …

China's door opening even wider to foreign visitors, businesses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's door opening even wider to foreign visitors, businesses

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. On top of the national level import-themed expo, China has recently unveiled a series of initiatives, including broadened visa-free policies and eased investment restrictions, to open its doors even wider to foreign visitors, investors and business doers. This year's CIIE, running on Nov 5-10 in China's commercial hub of Shanghai, brings together participants from 152 countries, …

China fully opens manufacturing sector to foreign investors in landmark opening up move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China fully opens manufacturing sector to foreign investors in landmark opening up move

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has removed all market access restrictions for foreign investors in the manufacturing sector, a landmark move made by the world's second-largest economy as it opens its doors wider. Another negative list applied in the country's free trade zones, which are pioneering pilots in opening up practices, achieved zero-restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing in 2021. The new …

China fully opens manufacturing sector to foreign investors in landmark opening up move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China fully opens manufacturing sector to foreign investors in landmark opening up move

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has removed all market access restrictions for foreign investors in the manufacturing sector, a landmark move made by the world's second-largest economy as it opens its doors wider. Another negative list applied in the country's free trade zones, which are pioneering pilots in opening up practices, achieved zero-restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing in 2021. The new …

China Unveils New Trade and Investment Policies to Attract Foreign Investors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Unveils New Trade and Investment Policies to Attract Foreign Investors

China Daily  

China announces policies to bolster foreign trade and investment, with the aim of promoting economic growth and attracting foreign investment. The country has issued a guideline to promote the experience in aligning some eligible free trade zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port with high-standard international economic and trade rules. This initiative is expected to contribute to the expansion of …

Foreign Firms Embracing China's Openness: A Strategic Playground for Investment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Firms Embracing China's Openness: A Strategic Playground for Investment

China Daily  

Foreign companies are expressing strong interest in investing in China, with 90% of surveyed firms rating the business environment as satisfactory or higher. The country's economic growth and institutional openness are key drivers of this interest, with foreign companies planning to increase their investment in China by 2.07 percentage points from the previous quarter. The primary areas of investment include …

Open markets to lure foreign firms
3 months, 1 week ago

Open markets to lure foreign firms

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-09-12 China is set to unveil a new, condensed negative list for market access, and remove more barriers to entry in emerging industries, so as to pave the way for greater business participation and foster a more enabling marketplace for both domestic and overseas entities, officials and experts said. Experts said that China's ongoing efforts to refine its …

Pruning of negative list will boost high-level opening-up
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pruning of negative list will boost high-level opening-up

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. China's latest negative list on foreign investment access, jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday, has reduced the number of restrictive measures from 31 to 29. Amid the rising trend of anti-globalization sentiment, China's updating of its negative list demonstrates its commitment to cooperation with countries in …

Improved market access given high priority
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Improved market access given high priority

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows a fully automated container terminal of Qingdao Port in operation in Shandong province. Experts said the country's ongoing efforts to refine its market access system and remove barriers have showcased China's firm determination to promote a better combination of efficient markets and competent government, which will help further stimulate market …

China taking steps to expand market access
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China taking steps to expand market access

China Daily  

Large ships under construction at a shipyard in Rongcheng, Shandong province. LI XINJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China is taking significant steps to expand market access and encourage foreign investment across a wide range of industries such as finance, manufacturing and services, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. China is revising and will publish the regulations for strategic investments by foreign …

Policies set to boost foreign investment
5 months ago

Policies set to boost foreign investment

China Daily  

China's continuous reform measures and high-level opening-up will inject fresh momentum into its economic growth, creating more opportunities for multinational corporations to invest and thrive in the country, said market observers and business executives on Sunday. They added that China's accelerated cultivation of new quality productive forces, along with its industrial transformation and upgrading, will further facilitate trade and investment …

Country will open door wider as it remains committed to higher standard opening-up: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

Country will open door wider as it remains committed to higher standard opening-up: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization approved by the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee upon its conclusion in Beijing on Thursday sends a clear message that China will not give up eating for fear of choking. As set out in the …

Nation's opening to further intensify
5 months ago

Nation's opening to further intensify

China Daily  

A foreign tourist takes pictures of a child wearing traditional Chinese apparel in Changsha, Hunan province, on May 14. "We will turn China's vast market into a major opportunity for the world," he said, adding that Beijing will continue to make life more convenient for foreign travelers in terms of accommodation, medical services and payments. Mu Hong, deputy director of …

Efforts to draw more foreign investment
5 months, 1 week ago

Efforts to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY China is set to intensify its efforts to attract and harness foreign investment, with a specific focus on removing market access restrictions in the manufacturing industry and introducing pilot measures to expand the opening-up of the service sector. China's increasing economic growth, large consumer base and technological advancements are strong incentives for foreign businesses seeking opportunities to …

Efforts to draw more foreign investment
5 months, 1 week ago

Efforts to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

Policies aim to boost confidence as complex global landscape hinders inflow of capital China is set to intensify its efforts to attract and harness foreign investment, with a specific focus on removing market access restrictions in the manufacturing industry and introducing pilot measures to expand the opening-up of the service sector. China's increasing economic growth, large consumer base and technological …

Efforts to draw more foreign investment
5 months, 1 week ago

Efforts to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

Policies aim to boost confidence as complex global landscape hinders inflow of capital China is set to intensify its efforts to attract and harness foreign investment, with a specific focus on removing market access restrictions in the manufacturing industry and introducing pilot measures to expand the opening-up of the service sector. China's increasing economic growth, large consumer base and technological …

Efforts to draw more foreign investment
5 months, 1 week ago

Efforts to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-17 Policies aim to boost confidence as complex global landscape hinders inflow of capital China is set to intensify its efforts to attract and harness foreign investment, with a specific focus on removing market access restrictions in the manufacturing industry and introducing pilot measures to expand the opening-up of the service sector. China's increasing economic growth, large consumer …

Nation vows to further deepen opening-up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation vows to further deepen opening-up

China Daily  

An aerial view of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. YANG HE/FOR CHINA DAILY China will intensify efforts to further attract foreign investment, in order to drive the growth of the world's second-largest economy in the new development paradigm, according to an executive meeting of the State Council, the country's Cabinet, on Wednesday. The meeting, which was chaired …

Nation vows to further deepen opening-up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation vows to further deepen opening-up

China Daily  

An aerial view of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. China will intensify efforts to further attract foreign investment, in order to drive the growth of the world's second-largest economy in the new development paradigm, according to an executive meeting of the State Council, the country's Cabinet, on Wednesday. The meeting, which was chaired by Premier Li Qiang, …

Foreign retailers buoyant on Chinese market
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreign retailers buoyant on Chinese market

China Daily  

Pedestrians walk past an Ikea center in Shanghai. Foreign retail enterprises have recently begun accelerating their layout of business in China, denoting the firm confidence of foreign investors in the retail sector in the sustained and sound development of China's economy, China Youth Daily reported on Wednesday. US retail giant Costco opened a new store in Shenzhen of Guangdong province …

Foreign retailers buoyant on Chinese market
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreign retailers buoyant on Chinese market

China Daily  

Pedestrians walk past an Ikea center in Shanghai. Foreign retail enterprises have recently begun accelerating their layout of business in China, denoting the firm confidence of foreign investors in the retail sector in the sustained and sound development of China's economy, China Youth Daily reported on Wednesday. US retail giant Costco opened a new store in Shenzhen of Guangdong province …

High-quality development remains top priority for country in new era: China Daily editorial
9 months, 2 weeks ago

High-quality development remains top priority for country in new era: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Robots seen on the assembly line of automaker FAW Group in Changchun, Jilin province. Abroad, geopolitical headwinds seriously disrupted the country's reach to international markets; at home, the private sector lost steam, the real estate market remained in dire straits, and domestic consumption appeared lackluster. In spite of the pessimism surrounding the state of the Chinese economy and its near-term …

Chinese market still attractive for foreign investment
1 year ago

Chinese market still attractive for foreign investment

China Daily  

Direct investment inflow into China has dropped sharply, from $75 billion per quarter in 2020-21 to only $10 billion in the past four quarters and is even turning negative in the most recent quarter, according to China's official Balance of Payment Statistics. China's official BOP statistics reported a sharp drop in direct investment inflows since mid-2022. The "Direct Investment: Liabilities" …

Chinese market still cherished by foreign firms
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese market still cherished by foreign firms

China Daily  

Visitors sample bread at the booth of Lesaffre at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai. McKinsey Global Institute estimates that in 2020, 55 Chinese cities could be classified as high-income cities, covering 27 percent of China's population. The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's gross domestic product growth rate this year to 5.4 percent. Goldman …

Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating
1 year, 1 month ago

Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. Some Western media and politicians have been spreading rumors about "China's deteriorating investment environment" and "investment risks" in the Chinese market, and claiming that China's focus on safeguarding national security may "deter" foreign investment. Such sordid attempts to tarnish China's investment environment and downplay China's economic prospects appear to be part of a campaign orchestrated by …

Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating
1 year, 1 month ago

Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. Some Western media and politicians have been spreading rumors about "China's deteriorating investment environment" and "investment risks" in the Chinese market, and claiming that China's focus on safeguarding national security may "deter" foreign investment. Such sordid attempts to tarnish China's investment environment and downplay China's economic prospects appear to be part of a campaign orchestrated by …

Foreign investments to face fewer restrictions
1 year, 1 month ago

Foreign investments to face fewer restrictions

China Daily  

By ZHONG NAN| China Daily| Updated :2023-11-03 China will take a number of measures to eliminate hidden barriers affecting foreign investment access, aiming to ensure equal access for both domestic and foreign capital in sectors not included in the negative list in accordance with the law, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly news conference in …

China to remove all restrictions on foreign investment access in manufacturing sector
1 year, 2 months ago

China to remove all restrictions on foreign investment access in manufacturing sector

China Daily  

China will remove all restrictions on foreign investment in the manufacturing sector, China's top leader said on Wednesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Experts said that the move further showcases China's determination in continuously promoting high-quality opening-up with concrete measures, which will also bolster the development of the nation's manufacturing sector. Analysts meanwhile said that the full opening will be …

Nation may allow higher foreign stakes in certain JVs
1 year, 2 months ago

Nation may allow higher foreign stakes in certain JVs

China Daily  

This photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows a workshop of the Volkswagen Anhui MEB plant under construction in East China's Anhui province. The government, He said, will continue to shorten China's negative lists for foreign investment access in both pilot free trade zones or FTZs and other parts of the country. He said the successful implementation of many projects …

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment
1 year, 3 months ago

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

A view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai. The guidelines, which were part of a policy document released on Sunday by the State Council, China's Cabinet, cover topics such as encouraging foreign investors to undertake major scientific research projects, ensuring equal treatment of foreign and domestic companies and exploring a convenient and secure management mechanism for cross-border data flows. This …

Green foreign trade to fuel innovation-led expansion
1 year, 4 months ago

Green foreign trade to fuel innovation-led expansion

China Daily  

New energy vehicles are produced at the Guangzhou Automobile Group Co factory in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Officials from the Ministry of Commerce have held roundtable meetings with foreign companies, set up task forces for key foreign-invested projects, and introduced new policy measures to shore up economic growth and push for continuous progress in deepening reforms and expanding opening-up. Guo Tingting, …

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment
1 year, 4 months ago

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan and Wang Keju| China Daily| Updated :2023-08-14 A view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai. The guidelines, which were part of a policy document released on Sunday by the State Council, China's Cabinet, cover topics such as encouraging foreign investors to undertake major scientific research projects, ensuring equal treatment of foreign and domestic companies and exploring a …

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment
1 year, 4 months ago

Guidelines unveiled to draw more foreign investment

China Daily  

A view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai. The guidelines, which were part of a policy document released on Sunday by the State Council, China's Cabinet, cover topics such as encouraging foreign investors to undertake major scientific research projects, ensuring equal treatment of foreign and domestic companies and exploring a convenient and secure management mechanism for cross-border data flows. This …

Foreign companies are shifting investment out of China as confidence wanes, business group says
1 year, 6 months ago

Foreign companies are shifting investment out of China as confidence wanes, business group says

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Foreign companies are shifting investments and their Asian headquarters out of China as confidence plunges following the expansion of an anti-spying law and other challenges, a business group said Wednesday. Business confidence in China is “pretty much the lowest we have on record,” the European Chamber president, Jens Eskelund, told reporters ahead of the report’s release. Two-thirds of …

China to further shorten negative list for foreign investment
1 year, 8 months ago

China to further shorten negative list for foreign investment

China Daily  

A view of Beijing Central Business District on Oct 18, 2022. BEIJING -- China will appropriately shorten the negative list for foreign investment, as part of efforts to promote high-level opening up, an official said Wednesday. China retains its appeal for foreign investors as the country's long-term economic growth provides opportunities, said Meng, citing the increasing foreign direct investment inflow …

Foreign firms confident in Chinese market
1 year, 8 months ago

Foreign firms confident in Chinese market

China Daily  

Workers assemble a vehicle at Tesla's Shanghai factory. Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Sunday reiterated that China is devoted to building a market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment, and will keep expanding market access for foreign investors while promoting institutional opening-up. "As China's door opens wider and its business climate and services for foreign investors continue to improve, more and …

Foreign investors to get increased support
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign investors to get increased support

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-02-23 China is expected to launch more measures to enhance the confidence of foreign investors, especially in high-end and manufacturing industries, according to experts and business leaders. "Against rising protectionism and some countries' efforts to exclude China from global industrial and supply chains, China is expected to boost the confidence of foreign investors through concrete measures to sustain …

Foreign investors' latest targets in China
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign investors' latest targets in China

China Daily  

New policies help integrate services, manufacturing to enhance industrial and supply chains Those hurt by COVID-19 disruptions to economic activities may want to call 2022 annus horribilis, but for German company Freudenberg Group that operates in China, last year was a good period. Experts said China's manufacturing sector is expected to become even more attractive to foreign investors, as stronger …

Nation to facilitate cross-border trade in services, officials say
2 years, 3 months ago

Nation to facilitate cross-border trade in services, officials say

China Daily  

China will introduce nationwide negative list for cross-border trade in services to create more market access for global companies, officials said on Thursday. China introduced a negative list for cross-border trade in services at the Hainan Free Trade Port last year. The move by China will relax market access for cross-border trade in services, and expand the scope of foreign …

Nation to facilitate cross-border trade in services, officials say
2 years, 3 months ago

Nation to facilitate cross-border trade in services, officials say

China Daily  

A woman poses for photographing by Fuyan the mascot of 2022 CIFTIS during the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. China will introduce nationwide negative list for cross-border trade in services to create more market access for global companies, officials said on Thursday. China introduced a negative list for cross-border …

Nation cuts market access negative list down to 117
2 years, 8 months ago

Nation cuts market access negative list down to 117

China Daily  

Employees work on the production line of a foreign funded electronics company in Hai'an, Jiangsu province. China unveiled a new, shortened negative list for market access on Friday, opening more industries to Chinese and foreign investment, according to the country's top economic regulator. "Continuously shortening the negative list highlights the government's ongoing efforts to relax market access, which will help …

Steps to boost foreign direct investment
2 years, 10 months ago

Steps to boost foreign direct investment

China Daily  

Visitors take photos at the Universal Beijing Resort as the Universal Studios theme park opens to the general public on Sept 20, 2021. Stability, steady growth, improving trade quality will be priorities for China in 2022 China will expand items in the industry catalog that encourages foreign investment, and further beef up preferential land and tax policies, to guide the …

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened
2 years, 11 months ago

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened

The Independent  

China has further downsized the negative lists for foreign investment, to expand high-level opening-up and facilitate high-quality economic development, the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission said. “The wider opening-up in the manufacturing sector will attract more foreign investment, which will spur technological development and innovation in China, and it will help China achieve its national …

China opens up wider in 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

China opens up wider in 2021

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2022-01-06 China remained steadfast in opening-up wider and further facilitating foreign entry to the country amid uncertainties in the past year. Bucking a sharp drop in global cross-border investment, China attracted $149.34 billion of foreign investment in 2020, maintaining its status as the world's second-biggest recipient of foreign investment. Shortening negative lists for foreign investment China unveiled two …

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened
2 years, 11 months ago

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened

China Daily  

By LIU ZHIHUA| China Daily| Updated :2021-12-29 China has further downsized the 2021 negative lists for foreign investment, to expand high-level opening-up and facilitate high-quality economic development, the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday. The items restricted to foreign investors have been cut to 31 at the national level, declining by 6 percent …

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened
2 years, 11 months ago

Negative lists for foreign investment shortened

China Daily  

By LIU ZHIHUA| China Daily| Updated :2021-12-29 China has further downsized the 2021 negative lists for foreign investment, to expand high-level opening-up and facilitate high-quality economic development, the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday. The items restricted to foreign investors have been cut to 31 at the national level, declining by 6 percent …

China shortens negative lists for foreign investment for 5th straight year
2 years, 11 months ago

China shortens negative lists for foreign investment for 5th straight year

China Daily  

Employees work at the Tesla gigafactory in Shanghai, Nov 20, 2020. BEIJING - China on Monday unveiled two shortened negative lists for foreign investment, as part of efforts to further open up the economy and promote high-quality economic development. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the world's second largest economy has revised its national negative list and pilot free …

Negative list for market access to be further shortened
3 years, 2 months ago

Negative list for market access to be further shortened

China Daily  

The cargo boxes at Qingdao Port in Shandong province, on April 13, 2020. China will continue to shorten the negative list for market access this year, as part of the country's ongoing efforts to optimize its business environment and introduce greater opening-up, according to analysts. The government's intensified efforts to revise the nationwide negative list have shown the country's firm …

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