Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Countries and Industries for Overseas Investment Guidance Catalogue (1)

Issued: July 8 2004

Main contents: The Catalogue is a major reference for departments in charge of foreign economic cooperation at all levels in offering guidance and verification of overseas investment by Chinese enterprises. Any enterprises complying with the Catalogue and verified to hold the overseas investment approval certificate shall have the priority right to enjoy state preferential policies in such areas as funds, foreign exchange, tax collection, customs, and exit and entry (Item Three). The Catalogue covers investments in areas of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, mining, manufacturing, service industries, and others in 68 countries including Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, France, Britain, Germany, Australia, Canada and the United States.