2026-2030 Foreign Investment Reform Framework (NPC)
Published: March 5, 2026
Sources & Verification
Primary Source
National People's Congress — Official document ↗
CPG Analysis
Editor summary based on the official source linked above.
Verification
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⚡ Impact at a Glance
Who is affected
International law firms and legal departments; foreign chambers of commerce; multinational compliance officers; institutional investors evaluating China exposure
Cities / Agencies
Nationwide · National People's Congress
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 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