China's Foreign Investment Legal Regime: Progress and Limitations

China has developed a piecemeal pattern of regulating foreign investment since the end of 1970s. The Foreign Investment Law (FIL), which became effective on 1 January 2020, is recognized for its promises and affirmations to investors. This book provides an updated and comprehensive understanding of the regulatory regime on foreign investment in China, with critical analysis of laws and their implementation. It also examines sensitive and complex legal issues relevant to foreign investment beyond the 2020 FIL and new developments on foreign-related dispute settlement. Cases of success and failure illustrate the nuances and differences between law and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

China has established a fragmented approach to regulating foreign investment since the late 1970s. The most recent law in this regard is the Foreign Investment Law (FIL), which came into force on January 1, 2020. The groundbreaking new FIL is widely recognized for its promises and assurances made to investors, indicating China's eagerness to enhance its investment environment and regain momentum for investment growth.

This comprehensive book offers an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of the key aspects of the regulatory framework for foreign investment in China, with a critical examination of laws and their implementation. It also delves into sensitive and complex legal issues related to foreign investment beyond the 2020 FIL and recent developments in foreign-related dispute settlement.

The book employs cases of success and failure to illustrate the nuances and distinctions between law and practice regarding foreign investment. Given China's significant role in the global economy and the profound impact of the regulatory system on foreign investment in China, this book holds great interest to a diverse audience, including scholars in the field of investment law, legal practitioners, policymakers, and master's students in law and in management.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367768898