Investment environment has been improving, not deteriorating

Some Western media and politicians have been spreading rumors about "China's deteriorating investment environment" and "investment risks" in the Chinese market, and claiming that China's focus on safeguarding national security may "deter" foreign investment.

Such sordid attempts to tarnish China's investment environment and downplay China's economic prospects appear to be part of a campaign orchestrated by the US-led West to attract investments away from China, expedite "reshoring" of manufacturing enterprises, and promote the "de-risking" strategy by influencing public opinion and waging a psychological warfare.

In fact, the investment atmosphere in China is quite the opposite. In recent years, China has taken coordinated measures to improve the business environment for foreign investment and promote institutional openness. Foreign businesses can now more easily access the Chinese market thanks to measures such as shortening of the negative list.