Catenaa, Tuesday, November 18, 2025-China plans to expand market access, especially in the services sector, to attract more foreign investment, including from US companies, a senior trade official said Tuesday.
Li Chenggang, China’s top trade negotiator, said in a statement from the Ministry of Commerce that Beijing would “continue promoting openness” and create new investment opportunities as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize foreign investor confidence.
The move follows renewed US-China talks on trade, economic, and security issues held in Madrid in September.
China’s latest pledge comes amid slowing foreign direct investment, which fell to multi-decade lows this year as Western firms reassessed supply chain exposure and regulatory risks.
Analysts say Beijing’s push for new market openings, particularly in finance, logistics, and technology services, could help offset investor concerns over China’s slowing growth and rising geopolitical tension.
Washington and Beijing have struggled to balance trade normalization with national security measures targeting technology exports and data-sharing rules.
However, officials on both sides have recently signaled interest in easing restrictions to restore business confidence ahead of next year’s bilateral economic dialogue.
The Ministry of Commerce said the new policy direction aims to “improve transparency” and align with international business standards.
It did not specify which sectors would see the earliest reforms or whether US firms would receive preferential treatment.
Foreign chambers of commerce have urged China to match pledges with concrete policy changes to reassure investors.
