Plain-English summaries of the latest Chinese government policies affecting foreign investors and businesses. Updated daily from gov.cn, MOFCOM, NDRC, and SAFE.https://chinapolicyguide.com/en-ushttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-central-bank-to-conduct-500-billion-yuan-outright-re-2026-08-05/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-central-bank-to-conduct-500-billion-yuan-outright-re-2026-08-05/China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, announced a 500-billion-yuan (about $73.6 billion) outright reverse repo operation to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system. The operation, maturing in three months, rolls over and increases maturing outright reverse repos, expanding the central bank's monetary policy toolkit.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-central-bank-to-enhance-financial-support-for-real-e-2026-08-04/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-central-bank-to-enhance-financial-support-for-real-e-2026-08-04/China's central bank will keep a moderately loose monetary policy through the second half of 2026, with stronger counter-cyclical adjustments to support economic recovery. The bank plans to maintain ample liquidity and guide credit growth toward official targets, while increasing financing support for tech innovation, private firms, and SMEs. The measures aim to strengthen financial services to the real economy and improve credit conditions for small businesses.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustrynationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-tax-revenue-tops-10-trln-yuan-in-h1-as-economy-impro-2026-08-04/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-tax-revenue-tops-10-trln-yuan-in-h1-as-economy-impro-2026-08-04/The State Taxation Administration reported that China's national tax revenue exceeded 10 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, attributing the milestone to an improving economy. The figure signals strengthening tax collection and broader economic recovery, which may influence near-term fiscal policy expectations for businesses and investors.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTaxationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-tax-support-for-innovation-manufacturing-tops-1-91-t-2026-08-04/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-tax-support-for-innovation-manufacturing-tops-1-91-t-2026-08-04/China's State Taxation Administration reported that tax support for innovation and manufacturing reached 1.91 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026. This reflects continued government efforts to reduce tax burdens on R&D-intensive and manufacturing enterprises, encouraging technological development and industrial upgrading. The scale of support signals sustained fiscal commitment to these strategic sectors.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTaxationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-to-refine-visa-free-policy-streamline-entry-procedures-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-to-refine-visa-free-policy-streamline-entry-procedures-2026-07-26/China's Ministry of Public Security announced plans to refine visa-free transit and entry programs, digitize travel documents, and expand smart customs clearance. The measures aim to streamline entry for foreign visitors and support China's opening-up agenda. These changes build on recent expansions of visa-free policies that have already led to a 30% surge in visa-free entries, benefiting foreign travelers and businesses.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarket Accessnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-to-conduct-500-bln-yuan-mlf-operation-to-sustain-banki-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-to-conduct-500-bln-yuan-mlf-operation-to-sustain-banki-2026-07-26/The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced a 500 billion yuan (about $73.6 billion) one-year Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) operation to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system. The operation uses variable-rate tenders with fixed quantity and a multiple-price auction. With 400 billion yuan maturing this month, the net injection is 100 billion yuan, supporting bank lending and economic stability.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustrynationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/fourth-meeting-of-the-sub-committee-on-trade-and-investment--2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/fourth-meeting-of-the-sub-committee-on-trade-and-investment--2026-07-26/China and Thailand held the fourth meeting of their Sub-Committee on Trade and Investment in Bangkok on July 9, 2026, co-chaired by Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce Piyanuch Wuttisorn. The two sides discussed deepening bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with Thailand seeking enhanced collaboration in agricultural trade, e-commerce, and SMEs, and expressed readiness to improve the business environment for Chinese firms investing in Thailand. This meeting reinforces ongoing economic ties and signals continued market access and trade facilitation between the two countries.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTradenationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/mofcom-spokesperson-s-remarks-on-relevant-export-control-mea-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/mofcom-spokesperson-s-remarks-on-relevant-export-control-mea-2026-07-26/China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded export control measures against Japan by adding 20 Japanese entities to a restricted namelist and 20 to a watch list, effective June 29, 2026. These measures target entities involved in or suspected of contributing to Japan's military modernization, imposing stricter controls on dual-use item exports. The action is justified under China's Export Control Law and aims to counter Japan's perceived remilitarization, while claiming not to affect normal trade.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTradenationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/mofcom-spokesperson-s-remarks-on-adding-10-u-s-entities-to-t-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/mofcom-spokesperson-s-remarks-on-adding-10-u-s-entities-to-t-2026-07-26/Policy update: MOFCOM Spokesperson’s Remarks on Adding 10 U.S. Entities to the Export Control Restricted NamelistSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/q-we-learned-that-during-minister-wang-wentao-s-visit-to-the-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/q-we-learned-that-during-minister-wang-wentao-s-visit-to-the-2026-07-26/China's Ministry of Commerce and the UK Department for Business and Trade jointly hosted the 'Export to China' UK Session in London on July 1, 2026, as part of China's initiative to encourage UK exports. The event featured targeted business matchmaking across sectors like automobiles, energy, life sciences, and sporting events, with over 100 UK companies and 40 Chinese firms participating. This reflects China's commitment to expanding imports and deepening bilateral trade ties, including exploring a potential China-UK services trade agreement.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTradenationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-foreign-exchange-settlement-and-sales--2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-foreign-exchange-settlement-and-sales--2026-07-26/Policy update: SAFE Releases Data on Foreign Exchange Settlement and Sales by Banks and Data on Foreign-related Rec...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-china-s-foreign-exchange-reserve-at-th-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-china-s-foreign-exchange-reserve-at-th-2026-07-26/The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) released data showing China's foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 3,416.3 billion by the end of June 2026, a decline of USD 26.0 billion (0.75%) from May. The decrease is attributed to a stronger US dollar and mixed global asset price movements. SAFE reiterates that China's economy remains stable and is supporting the resilience of its reserves.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTradenationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-china-s-international-investment-position-as-a-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-china-s-international-investment-position-as-a-2026-07-26/Policy update: SAFE Releases China's International Investment Position as at the End of March 2026Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-selected-data-on-transactions-in-the-chinese-f-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-selected-data-on-transactions-in-the-chinese-f-2026-07-26/Policy update: SAFE Releases Selected Data on Transactions in the Chinese Foreign Exchange Market in May 2026Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-external-financial-assets-and-liabilit-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-external-financial-assets-and-liabilit-2026-07-26/SAFE released quarterly statistics on China's banking sector external financial position. As of end-March 2026, banks held $2,108.6 billion in external assets against $1,485.1 billion in liabilities, resulting in net external assets of $623.6 billion. The data highlights the currency structure and counterpart distribution of cross-border banking exposures, offering transparency into China's international financial linkages.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-deputy-administrator-and-press-spokesperson-li-bin-answ-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-deputy-administrator-and-press-spokesperson-li-bin-answ-2026-07-26/Policy update: SAFE Deputy Administrator and Press Spokesperson Li Bin Answers Media Questions on Foreign Exchange ...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-china-s-external-portfolio-investment--2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/safe-releases-data-on-china-s-external-portfolio-investment--2026-07-26/The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) released data on China's external portfolio investment assets as of the end of 2025, totaling USD 1,987.5 billion. The portfolio is composed of USD 1,262.8 billion in equity investments and USD 724.7 billion in bond investments. The largest recipients include Hong Kong SAR, the United States, and offshore financial centers, while non-bank financial institutions hold the majority of assets. This data provides transparency into China's overseas investment patterns and sectoral distribution.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/the-central-bank-of-the-people-s-republic-of-china-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/the-central-bank-of-the-people-s-republic-of-china-2026-07-26/Policy update: The Central Bank of the People's Republic of ChinaSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/usd-cny-fixing-rate-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/usd-cny-fixing-rate-2026-07-26/Policy update: USD/CNY Fixing RateSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnationalhttps://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-macroprudential-management-system-development-practi-2026-07-26/https://chinapolicyguide.com/policies/china-s-macroprudential-management-system-development-practi-2026-07-26/Governor Pan Gongsheng outlined the evolution and future direction of China's macroprudential management system, emphasizing its critical role in preventing systemic financial risks. The speech highlights progress in building the framework and signals tighter coordination between macroprudential policy and monetary policy. This matters for financial institutions, as future regulatory measures will focus on strengthening financial stability and risk resilience.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRegulationnational