2026-2030 Foreign Investment Reform Framework (NPC)
Published: March 5, 2026
Executive Summary
The National People's Congress approved a five-year institutional reform framework for foreign investment covering 2026-2030. The framework targets deeper legal and regulatory reforms to create a more predictable, transparent business environment aligned with international standards.
Key Points
Legal framework upgrade: Foreign Investment Law to be amended with clearer dispute resolution provisions
Regulatory transparency: all FDI-related regulations to be published in English within 30 days of issuance
International alignment: China to accede to additional WTO Government Procurement Agreement provisions
Investment protection: strengthened mechanisms for compensation in case of expropriation
Cross-border data: clearer rules for international data transfers by foreign-invested enterprises
Local implementation: provincial governments required to harmonize local regulations with national framework by 2027