Policy to drive rebound of foreign equity investment

Foreign equity investment in China may recover this year, as Chinese assets attract growing global interest and the country further opens up to foreign investors, experts and industry observers said.

Their remarks follow the release of an action plan last week by the State Council, China's Cabinet, aimed at stabilizing foreign investment this year.

The plan outlines measures to encourage foreign investors' strategic shareholding in Chinese listed companies, facilitate their participation in mergers and acquisitions, and accommodate the establishment of foreign investment companies while lifting restrictions on their use of domestic loans.