'Regulations on Outbound Investment by the State Council' Released, Effective from July 1

According to the government’s official website, the 'Regulations on Outbound Investment by the State Council' were approved at the 83rd executive meeting of the State Council on April 17, 2026, and are hereby released, to take effect on July 1, 2026. The regulations state that the country supports investors in conducting outbound investment activities in accordance with market-oriented principles and actively participating in international cooperation and competition. Investors are legally entitled to autonomy in outbound investment, including independent decision-making, bearing risks, and assuming profits and losses. When conducting outbound investment and related activities, investors must comply with laws, regulations, and international practices, respect local customs and cultural traditions, adhere to business ethics, act with honesty and integrity, compete fairly, fulfill social responsibilities, and uphold the national image. They must not disrupt market competition order, damage the ecological environment, harm the legitimate rights and interests of workers, endanger China’s national security, or harm national interests and public social interests.