外资鼓励目录“上新”——中国修订扩大《鼓励外商投资产业目录》

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has released the "Encouraged Foreign Investment Industry Catalog (2025 Edition)" to promote foreign investment in specific sectors and regions, effective from February 1, 2025, which aims to optimize the structure of foreign investment and enhance high-quality development [1][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Encouraged Sectors and Regions - The 2025 edition continues the structure of the 2022 version, comprising a national catalog applicable nationwide and a regional catalog for the central and western regions, Northeast China, and Hainan Province [4]. - The total entries in the encouraged catalog have increased to 1,679, with a net addition of 205 entries and 303 modifications compared to the 2022 version [4]. Policy Incentives - Foreign investment in encouraged sectors will continue to enjoy benefits such as tax exemptions on imported self-use equipment, priority land supply for intensive land-use projects, and a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% for investments in the western regions and Hainan [5]. - New policies allow foreign enterprises more flexibility in land use, including long-term leasing and flexible terms for land transfer, reducing initial land costs [5][6]. Focus on Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Services - The national catalog emphasizes advanced manufacturing and modern services, with new entries for research and production in areas like zero-magnetic medical equipment and smart detection devices [10]. - The catalog aims to attract foreign investment in technology innovation, supporting sectors such as equipment manufacturing and key components [10]. Regional Investment Focus - The catalog encourages foreign investment in the central and western regions, with Hainan Province seeing significant growth in foreign investment, reaching 102.5 billion yuan with an annual growth rate of 14.6% [12][14]. - New entries in the regional catalog include sectors like marine environmental governance and clean energy, aligning with Hainan's development goals [14][15]. Expansion of Investment Opportunities - The regional catalog has added new sectors for investment in various provinces, such as cruise tourism in Liaoning and snow equipment manufacturing in Heilongjiang, reflecting regional strengths [15]. - The government aims to enhance foreign investment inflow by implementing policies effectively and organizing international investment cooperation activities [15][16].