Beijing bets on governance reform to revive private investment
By MLex Staff ( May 27, 2026, 07:25 GMT | Comment) -- China marked the first anniversary of its Private Economy Promotion Law last week with new implementation plans, yet a stubborn gap persists between legal commitments and business confidence. Private investment fell 5.2 percent in the first four months of this year despite more than 180 support measures, underscoring the challenge of converting sweeping protections into the regulatory predictability that drives investment decisions.One year after China enacted its landmark Private Economy Promotion Law, a gap persists between Beijing's legal commitments and business confidence. Authorities marked the anniversary last week with enforcement updates and implementation plans, yet official data highlights the challenge of converting legal reforms into business vitality....
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