China's 2025 Negative List for Market Access

Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors and removes several previous requirements. However, it also introduces new scrutiny for emerging industries like drones and internet services. Meanwhile, authorities are launching a campaign to target and eliminate existing market access barriers, aiming to create a more unified and efficient national market.