TechFlow News: On June 1, according to the official website of the Chinese government, the State Council officially promulgated the “Regulations of the State Council on Outward Investment” (State Council Order No. 837), signed by Premier Li Qiang, which will take effect on July 1, 2026.
The Regulations clarify that outward investment applies to enterprises, organizations, and individual residents within China’s territory. Investors lawfully enjoy autonomy over outward investment, while also being required to comply with laws and regulations, fulfill social responsibilities, and safeguard national security. The State will improve its comprehensive overseas service system, refine full-process regulatory mechanisms—including approval and filing procedures, as well as security reviews—and impose penalties—including fines and time-limited disposal of equity and assets—for violations of investment regulations. Additionally, the Regulations specify the State’s consular protection mechanisms for Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas, as well as countermeasures against discriminatory measures imposed by other countries.
