2025 Catalogue of Encouraged Industries (Effective Feb 2026)
Published: February 1, 2026
Executive Summary
The new 2025 Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment took effect on February 1, 2026, expanding encouraged sectors to 1,679 items. The catalogue prioritizes advanced manufacturing, modern services, high-tech industries, and green energy, with special incentives for central/western regions and the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Key Points
1,679 encouraged sectors — a significant increase from the previous catalogue, reflecting broader openness
Advanced manufacturing and high-tech sectors receive top priority for accelerated approval and land allocations
Green energy and environmental protection industries newly prioritized with dedicated incentive packages
Central, western, and northeast regions receive extra incentives including CIT reductions and land-use subsidies
Hainan Free Trade Port: Special benefits including additional sector access, customs exemptions, and streamlined investment procedures
Manufacturing now fully open nationwide with no foreign ownership restrictions in any sub-sector