中国七部门发文鼓励外商投资企业境内再投资

Core Viewpoint - The announcement of the "Notice on Implementing Measures to Encourage Foreign Investment Enterprises to Reinvest Domestically" signifies a significant step by the Chinese government to enhance the foreign investment environment and attract more foreign capital [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The notice was jointly issued by seven government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance, indicating a coordinated effort to reform the foreign investment promotion system [1]. - Local governments are encouraged to establish a project database for foreign investment enterprises' domestic reinvestment projects, ensuring project service and support [1]. - Eligible foreign investment enterprises' domestic reinvestment projects can be included in the list of major and key foreign investment projects, allowing them to benefit from relevant support policies [1]. Group 2: Financial Support and Flexibility - The notice allows for flexible land use arrangements, such as long-term leasing and flexible transfer periods, to reduce initial land costs for foreign investment enterprises [1]. - It facilitates the use of foreign exchange funds, allowing for the transfer of legally obtained foreign exchange profits for domestic reinvestment [1]. - The management process for loans from foreign shareholders and "Panda bonds" for eligible foreign investment enterprises will be optimized and included in a "green channel" for faster processing [1]. Group 3: Future Directions - The NDRC plans to introduce a new batch of major foreign investment projects and will track and manage more eligible reinvestment projects [2]. - There is an intention to develop a new version of the "Encouragement Directory for Foreign Investment Industries" to guide foreign investment towards advanced manufacturing, modern services, high-tech, energy conservation, and environmental protection sectors, particularly in central and western regions and Northeast China [2].