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"China will stick to the open-up policy and pay more attention to quality of foreign investment instead of quantity," said Zhang Mao, vice minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in November 2007. According to the vice minister, existing restrictions on foreign investment in key industries concerning China's national security and people's livelihood will remain unchanged. "The point (the transformation from quality to quantity) is to absorb advanced technologies and management skills from foreign countries," he said, "and foreign investors are expected to play a positive role in this regard," The vice minister told a multinational CEO roundtable Saturday that foreign investment would be encouraged to enter high-tech, equipment and new material manufacturing and logistics. The central and western hinterlands are open for foreign investment with more incentives. But he stressed that foreign investors are restricted from setting up businesses for export only in China and banned from creating polluting or energy-guzzling projects, Zhang said. The authorities will help create a sound investment environment by simplifying examination and approval procedures and steadily accelerate free exchange of the Chinese currency under the capital account, said the vice minister.


Service sector
Such as Banking & Financing, Education, Tourism, Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail, Construction & Engineering.

  • Tourism: (in July 2005, the UK opened the tourism market to Chinese citizens. China is already the 4th largest source of international tourists in the world accounting for 8.6% of the global market. By 2020, Chinese citizens will be a primary target for this industry)

  • Banking: UK banks, particularly HSBC and Standard Chartered, have long been strong players in the Chinese market. Standard Chartered has in recent times opened an additional branch in Beijing. NatWest, Barclays and Flemings all operate in China. And, more recently, British insurance companies have begun to establish themselves in Mainland China. All these presences show that UK financial institutions have a strong interest to work with China and help China in its development. Many of them have acquired valuable experience of working in the region through their sizeable presence in Hong Kong over many years.

Hi-tech sector
Due to an emerging public awareness, the deterioration of the environment has been a great concern of not only the government but also the people of China. It is already widely recognised that European technologies may provide effective methods to safeguard China's environment. China is investing heavily in renewable energy with plans to ensure that 15% of its energy comes from renewable sources, above all hydro-power, by 2020. The potential projects will be:

  • Equipment and Technology for Environmental Protection
  • New Materials for the Prevention of Erosion, Water Conservation and Soil Quality Improvement
  • Sewage Treatment and Chemicals for Water Treatment
  • Waste Treatment
  • Agricultural Plastic Recycling and Biodegradable Technologies
  • Energy Efficient and Pollution Reducing Heating Appliances
  • Dust Elimination and Water Purification
  • Air Purification Technology and Equipment
  • Anti-Desertification Methods
  • Medical Waste Treatment
  • Alternative Energy Sources
  • Recycling Technologies and Methods

ICT and Software
This sector is the fastest-growing and most influential sector in China's high-tech industry. Its development and application will have a far-reaching impact on the Chinese economy and society. Low overheads and cost effective talent have made China one of the world's main ICT manufacturing and software outsourcing centres. An array of multi-national firms in this sector has established a large presence on the mainland. This sector's development is a national priority and strong government incentives are in place for European enterprises investing in this field, such as:

  • Network Equipment
  • Communication Systems and Equipment
  • Applied Power Systems
  • Optical Communication Technology, Terminals and Peripherals
  • Software Design and Development
  • Multimedia Technology
  • Applied Television & Broadcasting System and Equipment
  • Exchangers and Auxiliary Equipment
  • Computers and Peripherals
  • Wireless Network Application Protocol
  • Wireless Communication Equipment and Terminals

Manufacturing or Sourcing Sector:

  • Manufacture or source products in China at low cost

Exporting Sector:

  • Identification and export of goods in demand in China
 
 
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