The National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC") and the Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") released on May 10, 2022 the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2022 Edition) (Exposure Draft) for public comment until June 10, 2022.
Compared to the 2020 edition, the 2022 Catalogue added 238 items, revised 114 items (mainly expanding the areas covered by the original items), and deleted 38 items. Its main changes include further encouraging foreign investments in manufacturing, with addition or expansion of components, spare parts, equipment manufacturing and other items in the National Catalogue; further encouraging foreign investment in producer services, with addition or expansion of professional design, technical services and development, and other items in the National Catalogue; and further encouraging foreign investment in the central, western and northeastern regions, with addition or expansion of the relevant items in the Encouraged Catalogue for Western and Central Regions based on the region's advantages in workforce and featured resources, and the needs for attracting investment.
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