Overseas direct investment by Chinese companies increased significantly in 2016 to US$212 billion, a 143% increase from 2015. While outbound M&A interest remains strong in China, recent measures taken by the Chinese...more
On January 12, 2017, the State Council issued the Circular concerning Measures on Expanding the Opening Up and the Active Utilization of Foreign Investment (the Circular). The Circular sets out the government’s policies and...more
Changes would reduce costs and improve certainty and efficiency for many foreign-invested enterprises in China, and potentially spur further FDI.
Amendment -
On September 3, 2016, the National People’s Congress...more
Changes could reduce regulatory uncertainty for Chinese investors, potentially spurring significant increases on outbound Chinese investment, especially in sensitive industries.
Summary -
Continuing a policy of...more
Hong Kong has long served as a financial center for Asia. Now, as demand for capital in mainland China increases, and Chinese restrictions are easing, the region is poised for greater cross-border activity in the financial...more
NDRC’s easing of restrictions will likely facilitate Chinese companies’ entrance into international debt capital and loan markets.
Introduction -
On 14 September 2015, China’s National Development and Reform...more