The State Council issued the “Regulations on Outbound Investment,” to take effect on July 1.

According to the official website of the Chinese government, the State Council has officially promulgated the “Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment” (State Council Order No. 837), signed by Premier Li Qiang, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. The regulations clarify that outbound investment applies to enterprises, organizations, and individual residents within China’s territory. Investors enjoy the right to independently conduct outbound investment in accordance with the law, while simultaneously being required to comply with laws and regulations, fulfill social responsibilities, and safeguard national security. The state will improve its overseas comprehensive service system, refine regulatory mechanisms covering the entire process—including approval/filing procedures and security reviews—and impose penalties—including fines and time-limited disposal of equity and assets—on violations of investment regulations. Additionally, the regulations specify the state’s consular protection mechanism for Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas, as well as countermeasures against discriminatory measures imposed by other countries.