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Introduction
China’s February 2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment introduces 30+ measures to counter a 15.2% H1 FDI decline, prioritizing high-tech inflows with CNY 127.87 billion already attracted. For overseas brands, this proactive framework signals renewed openness, potentially reversing trends and injecting CNY 1 trillion in capital. Discover how to leverage these policies for market access and operational ease.
1. Market Access Expansions
The plan trims the Negative List to 29 sectors, liberalizing telecom and healthcare.
1.1 Sector Liberalizations
Encouraged Fields: Target manufacturing upgrades with zero-ratio caps, filing via MOFCOM for instant approvals. This accelerates entry, with 20% faster setups reported. Overseas brands in EVs should prioritize pilot zones like Shenzhen. Pilot Zone Benefits: Access free-trade perks like zero tariffs on re-exports, boosting competitiveness.
1.2 Filing Optimizations
Digital Portals: Use the national platform for self-assessments, cutting paperwork by 50%.
2. Financial Support Measures
Domestic loans for equity and R&D grants up to CNY 10 million per project.
2.1 Loan Facilitations
RMB Borrowing: Secure funding without forex, up to 80% project costs via policy banks. H1 2025 saw 30% uptake in tech. Grant Applications: Submit innovation plans to MIIT, with matching funds for green tech.
2.2 Repatriation Eases
Profit Outflows: Streamlined SAFE nods for dividends over CNY 100 million annually.
3. Operational Facilitations
Visa extensions and talent importation for foreign executives.
3.1 Talent Policies
Work Permit Fast-Tracks: 15-day processing for high-skill roles, waiving quotas in priority sectors. Spousal Support: Family reunification visas tied to employment.
3.2 Logistics Incentives
Bonded Enhancements: Expanded zones for duty-free imports, saving 15% on supply chains.
4. IP and Dispute Resolutions
Dedicated courts and enforcement boosts for foreign IP.
4.1 Protection Frameworks
Rapid Adjudication: IP tribunals resolving cases in 180 days, with 90% enforcement rates. Training Programs: Subsidized sessions on local filings.
4.2 Grievance Channels
Hotline Access: 24/7 support for investment disputes.
Case Study: Swedish Biotech Firm’s Plan-Powered Entry
Swedish innovator BioNord AB, eyeing oncology tools, utilized the 2025 Action Plan to enter via a Shanghai pilot, securing CNY 15 million R&D grants and Negative List exemptions. This fast-tracked their JV launch, yielding CNY 200 million in partnerships by Q3—exemplifying policy leverage for life sciences overseas brands.
Conclusion
The 2025 Action Plan reenergizes foreign investment, offering overseas brands tailored incentives to anchor in China’s innovation hub. With over a decade as a professional advertising agency in China localization, PLTFRM aligns your strategy to these opportunities for accelerated growth.
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