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