Measures for foreign trade in 2022

Guideline to help MSMEs stay afloat

China is beefing up support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by enacting measures to alleviate the financial burden brought on by outbreaks of COVID-19.

China vows to refine capital regulations

The pledge by China's top leadership to unleash the positive role of private capital while preventing its unchecked and reckless expansion has underscored top policymakers' desire to refine capital regulations.

Nation cuts market access negative list down to 117

China unveiled a new, shortened negative list for market access on March 25, opening more industries to Chinese and foreign investment, according to the country's top economic regulator.

Policies to boost industrial economy

A newly issued guideline on bolstering the industrial economy is expected to help shore up growth of the sector, which has faced continuous challenges due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

China shortens negative lists for foreign investment

China downsized negative lists for foreign investment for five consecutive years to expand high-level opening-up and facilitate high-quality economic development.

The RCEP era begins

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will take effect in six member states of the ASEAN and four non-ASEAN countries on Jan 1, 2022.

Negative list for market access to be further shortened

​China will continue to shorten the negative list for market access this year.