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China to widen market access for foreign investors

Beijing, June 16 (UNI) China will release revised negative lists aimed at expanding market access for foreign investors before July 1.
The State Council, China's cabinet, on Friday approved more foreign investor-friendly measures to further open up and promote high-quality economic development.
According to a notice posted on the government website, financial-sector opening up will be further pushed. The mechanism regarding qualified overseas investors will be improved and foreign investors will be encouraged to participate in trading of crude oil and iron ore futures as well as underwriting local government bonds.
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