MOFCOM 2026 Foreign Investment Optimization Plan
Published: January 26, 2026
Sources & Verification
Primary Source
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) — Official document ↗
CPG Analysis
Editor summary based on the official source linked above.
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⚡ Impact at a Glance
Who is affected
Legal and compliance teams at multinational corporations; foreign companies planning new China investments; intellectual property managers; government relations professionals
Cities / Agencies
Nationwide · Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
What to do now
Monitor for implementation details. No action required until official implementation documents are published.
Source & verification
Official source · Verification pending
Executive Summary
The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled a comprehensive plan to optimize foreign investment policies for 2026. Key measures include expanding market access, strengthening intellectual property protection, streamlining approval processes, and enhancing post-investment services for foreign enterprises already operating in China.
Key Points
Market access expansion: more sectors removed from negative list, particularly in services
IP protection: faster patent examination for foreign applicants, specialized IP courts
Approval streamlining: single-window system for foreign investment registration expanded nationwide
Post-investment services: dedicated liaison officers for large foreign-invested projects
Complaint mechanism: strengthened channels for foreign enterprises to raise regulatory concerns
Equal treatment: national treatment principle reinforced across government procurement and standards-setting
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