Ministry of Commerce of China Published 20 Key Measures in the 2025 Action Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment

On February 19, 2025, the 2025 Action Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment was officially released, outlining 20 crucial measures aimed at enhancing foreign investment in China. This initiative focuses on expanding openness, improving investment promotion, and strengthening service support.

This plan underscores the vital role of foreign investment in advancing high-level open economic policies and facilitating China's modernization. The measures are categorized into four main areas:

1. Expanding Openness
The plan emphasizes the need to gradually increase openness in sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and education. It calls for the elimination of restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing and aims to create a more conducive environment for foreign enterprises.

2. Enhancing Investment Promotion
Efforts to promote the "Invest in China" brand will be intensified, with tailored strategies developed for different investment sources. This includes support for reinvestments by foreign enterprises in China and the expansion of the industries eligible for foreign investment.

3. Strengthening Open Platforms
The plan aims to improve the management of national economic and technological development zones, enhancing their ability to attract foreign investment. It also emphasizes the importance of free trade zones in increasing investment efficiency.

4. Increasing Service Support
Finally, the plan focuses on providing robust support for key foreign investment projects and ensuring that foreign enterprises can easily navigate government procurement processes. It also aims to enhance financing channels for these companies.

The 2025 Action Plan reflects China's commitment to creating a more favorable investment climate, enhancing foreign investment confidence, and promoting sustainable economic growth. Stakeholders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these measures as they could significantly impact business opportunities in the coming years.