Market access eased for foreign companies

China rolled out a shortened Market Access Negative List on Dec 25 as a further move to standardize regulations in a transparent way and help level the playing field for foreign enterprises and private firms.

Experts said the list makes it easier for all market players to invest in China and is part of the country's efforts to fuel its opening-up drive.

The list, released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce, consists of 151 items and 581 specific rules, down by 177 and 288, respectively, compared with the previous draft version.