China’s National Development and Reform Commission said the new negative list applies across the mainland. Photo: AFP
China’s National Development and Reform Commission said the new negative list applies across the mainland. Photo: AFP

China releases nationwide ‘negative list’ in show of openness, but will it make any difference?

  • New guideline ‘means that China has set up a unified, fair and rule-based system for market access’, state planning agency says
  • List is evidence of Beijing’s commitment to relaxing market access, but scope remains limited, analyst says

China’s National Development and Reform Commission said the new negative list applies across the mainland. Photo: AFP
China’s National Development and Reform Commission said the new negative list applies across the mainland. Photo: AFP
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