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Foreign Investment Law (2020) and Implementing Regulations · Yalla China
قانون الاستثمار الأجنبي (2020) / Foreign Investment Law (2020) + Implementing Regulations
Enacted: 2019-03-15 ✅ Effective: 2020-01-01
📝 Overview
Unifies the legal framework for foreign investment in China, replacing previous laws with a unified system featuring reciprocal treatment guarantees.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Foreign Investment Law and Implementing Regulations provide: (1) Negative list system: foreign investment permitted in all sectors except those on the prohibited or restricted sector list; (2) National treatment: foreign companies receive treatment equal to domestic companies in open sectors; (3) IP protection: prohibits officials from forcing technology transfers; (4) Dispute resolution: investment disputes via negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or courts; (5) Company registration: registration via Single Window system.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Review the current negative list to verify investment eligibility in your sector. Document any informal technology transfer requests.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026