Q: In the next step, how will the National Development and Reform Commission do a better job of attracting and utilizing foreign investment? A: The 2025 edition of the “Encouragement Catalogue” came into effect on February 1, 2026, and the 2022 edition of the Encouragement Catalogue was abolished at the same time. The introduction of the “Encouragement Catalogue” shows China's positive attitude towards expanding international cooperation, which is conducive to further stabilizing expectations and confidence in foreign investment. In the next step, the National Development and Reform Commission will strengthen guidance and coordination with relevant departments to carry out the implementation of policies and measures. At the same time, more measures will be taken to create a market-based, rule-of-law, and world-class business environment for foreign investors to invest in China, so that more multinational companies can better share China's development opportunities. The first is to gradually expand the inflow of foreign capital. Play the role of a special work class on major foreign-funded projects and open up a green channel to push forward the construction of the first eight batches of projects. Accelerate the launch of a new batch of major foreign-funded projects, coordinate and resolve issues involving land use, marine use, EIA, and energy consumption at the national level, and further develop the demonstration driving role of major foreign-funded projects. The second is to continuously improve the satisfaction of foreign-funded enterprises. Carry out special actions to serve foreign-funded enterprises, and understand and promote solutions to the problems and demands faced by enterprises in investment implementation, production and operation through various channels. Strengthen communication with foreign investors, foreign-funded enterprises, and foreign-funded business associations, listen to opinions and suggestions in a timely manner, and facilitate foreign investment in China in accordance with the law. The third is to build a platform for investment cooperation and docking between Chinese and foreign enterprises. Organize and carry out international industrial investment cooperation and matchmaking activities in due course, build a platform for foreign investment in China and local foreign investment promotion work, and promote more project negotiations and contracts.

Q: In the next step, how will the National Development and Reform Commission do a better job of attracting and utilizing foreign investment? A: The 2025 edition of the “Encouragement Catalogue” came into effect on February 1, 2026, and the 2022 edition of the Encouragement Catalogue was abolished at the same time. The introduction of the “Encouragement Catalogue” shows China's positive attitude towards expanding international cooperation, which is conducive to further stabilizing expectations and confidence in foreign investment. In the next step, the National Development and Reform Commission will strengthen guidance and coordination with relevant departments to carry out the implementation of policies and measures. At the same time, more measures will be taken to create a market-based, rule-of-law, and world-class business environment for foreign investors to invest in China, so that more multinational companies can better share China's development opportunities. The first is to gradually expand the inflow of foreign capital. Play the role of a special work class on major foreign-funded projects and open up a green channel to push forward the construction of the first eight batches of projects. Accelerate the launch of a new batch of major foreign-funded projects, coordinate and resolve issues involving land use, marine use, EIA, and energy consumption at the national level, and further develop the demonstration driving role of major foreign-funded projects. The second is to continuously improve the satisfaction of foreign-funded enterprises. Carry out special actions to serve foreign-funded enterprises, and understand and promote solutions to the problems and demands faced by enterprises in investment implementation, production and operation through various channels. Strengthen communication with foreign investors, foreign-funded enterprises, and foreign-funded business associations, listen to opinions and suggestions in a timely manner, and facilitate foreign investment in China in accordance with the law. The third is to build a platform for investment cooperation and docking between Chinese and foreign enterprises. Organize and carry out international industrial investment cooperation and matchmaking activities in due course, build a platform for foreign investment in China and local foreign investment promotion work, and promote more project negotiations and contracts.