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China may suspend investment approvals in disorderly sectors under reform guideline

( April 15, 2026, 09:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s State Council said in a reform guideline issued Wednesday that authorities may impose temporary controls on investment approvals, subject to State Council consent, in sectors facing disorderly competition, as part of broader efforts to overhaul the investment approval regime. The document on deepening the reform of the investment approval system tightens oversight of government-funded projects, refines approval and filing requirements for corporate investment, and strengthens coordination with industrial and resource policies, aiming to boost effective investment while containing risks.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...

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