BEIJING, June 1 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree issuing a new regulation on outbound investment, which will take effect from July 1, 2026.
Xinhua reported that it aims to promote the country's high-standard opening-up and the high-quality development of its outbound investment, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors and their outbound investment, and safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Consisting of 34 articles, the regulation highlights efforts to proactively align with international high-standard economic and trade rules, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and promote international cooperation in industrial and supply chains.
Beijing supports investors in conducting overseas investment activities in accordance with market principles and actively participating in international cooperation and competition.
The regulation emphasises improving comprehensive services by involving relevant authorities, professional institutions, industry associations, and trade and investment promotion organisations.
Risk prevention and control will also be strengthened to improve the soundness and security of outbound investment, reinforce investors' primary responsibility, and prevent any disruption to the outbound investment market order.
Underscoring active work to negotiate and conclude international economic and trade agreements, the regulation encourages the resolution of investment disputes via various mechanisms.
Efforts should also be stepped up to effectively safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of investors and their outbound investment, as well as the country's overseas interests.
