[Regulations on Foreign Investment Issued by the State Council] Odaily Planet Daily News: The 'Regulations on Foreign Investment by the State Council' were approved at the 83rd executive meeting of the State Council on April 17, 2026, and are hereby promulgated to take effect on July 1, 2026. To promote high-level opening-up, facilitate high-quality development of foreign investment, effectively implement foreign investment management, protect investors and their legitimate rights and interests in foreign investments, and safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, these regulations are formulated in accordance with the 'Foreign Relations Law of the People's Republic of China,' the 'Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China,' and other relevant laws. These regulations apply to foreign investments made by investors within the territory of the People's Republic of China. The state actively aligns with high-standard international economic and trade rules, promotes high-quality joint construction of the 'Belt and Road Initiative,' advances the establishment of multilateral and bilateral investment cooperation mechanisms, actively participates in the formulation of international investment rules, fosters international cooperation in industrial and supply chains, opposes unilateralism and protectionism, and promotes the building of an open world economy. (Source: Chinese Government Website)