China finalizes expanded outbound-investment reporting rules effective Dec. 1
( October 23, 2026, 02:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese investors will face expanded reporting requirements for overseas investments under regulations published by the National Development and Reform Commission on Thursday. The rules remove a $300 million threshold for reporting non-sensitive investments through controlled foreign entities and require investors to report foreign demands for technology, data or asset disposals that threaten China's national interests or security. The final version also eases some reporting deadlines proposed in August. The regulations take effect Dec. 1, replacing rules issued in 2017.The measures are attached (in Chinese)....
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