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MOFCOM’s 14th Five-Year Plan mentions “improving the national security review system of foreign investment and conducting security screening on foreign investment that would or could affect national security”, which has caught the attention of many foreign enterprises. What issues should foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in China pay special attention to as they, for instance, promote and make products? What is MOFCOM’s plan to make sure that more FIEs will be encouraged to develop in China?(2021-07-15)

It is an internationally common practice to carry out foreign investment security review. The scope, procedures and other requirements are clearly defined in the Measures for Security Review of Foreign Investment published last December. In light of the principle of necessity and reasonableness, we will review in a precise manner foreign investment that would or could affect national security, while avoiding generalizing the scope of review, to promote and protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors as we avert and diffuse national security risks.
As for foreign investment promotion, our approach to encouraging more FIEs to develop in China will not change. During the 14th Five Year Plan period, MOFCOM will work with relevant authorities to push for opening-up in more areas and in a more thorough fashion. We will fully implement the Foreign Investment Law and its implementation regulations, uphold fair competition, protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors, create a world-class, market-oriented business environment governed by a sound legal framework, and keep enhancing service support for FIEs and foreign-invested projects, so that FIEs can come, stay and flourish. Thank you.