China’s economic planners insisted the rules were not a backward step in the opening up process. Photo: Reuters
China’s economic planners insisted the rules were not a backward step in the opening up process. Photo: Reuters

China outlines system to subject foreign investors to national security review

  • Rules cover everything from defence and technology to infrastructure, transport and financial services but officials insist they are not protectionist
  • Foreign companies, joint ventures, takeovers and minority stakeholders could all be subject to review under the plans

China’s economic planners insisted the rules were not a backward step in the opening up process. Photo: Reuters
China’s economic planners insisted the rules were not a backward step in the opening up process. Photo: Reuters
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