China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investments
The 34-article framework lets authorities review overseas deals and extend curbs to services and personnel transfers, the State Council said.
- On Wednesday, China implemented its 34-article Regulation on Overseas Investment, authorizing "necessary and defensive measures" to protect Chinese investors against foreign trade barriers.
- The State Council enacted these provisions to "balance domestic and international considerations" and adhere to the "overall national security concept," aiming to counteract foreign sanctions.
- Beyond goods, the new framework extends curbs to services like technical training and expert transfers, while requiring Chinese investors to cooperate with government investigations into national security impacts.
- Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Asia-Pacific chief economist at Natixis, warned the rules risk isolating China from global markets and talent, stating, "This is terrible for Europe."
- Despite President Xi Jinping's promises of win-win cooperation in the 15th Five-Year Plan, projections suggest these mandates create a "come on in, but beware" environment for foreign firms.
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