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China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to 1,679 Industries

12/25/2025

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The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced a revised foreign investment catalogue that takes effect February 2026, expanding coverage to 1,679 industries.
The update adds 205 industries from the 2022 version.
Key additions focus on advanced manufacturing, including nucleic acid drugs, high-end medical equipment, and smart energy systems.
Yuan Qian of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research says the catalogue aids foreign investment amid external uncertainties.

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The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced a revised foreign investment catalogue that takes effect February 2026, expanding coverage to 1,679 industries.
The update adds 205 industries from the 2022 version.
Key additions focus on advanced manufacturing, including nucleic acid drugs, high-end medical equipment, and smart energy systems.
Yuan Qian of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research says the catalogue aids foreign investment amid external uncertainties.