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MNI BRIEF: U.S. China Top Concern For FDI -MOFCOM

MNI (BEIJING)

Foreign companies view China U.S. relations as their biggest risk when considering investment into China, according to Shu Jueting, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Shu said foreign companies had told MOFCOM they were eager to expand business in China, but were worried about geo-political rivalry between the world's two largest economies.

The State Council recently unveiled a 24 point plan aimed at optimizing the investment environment for foreign investors, Shu said.

Foreign business leaders recently told MNI China’s macro-economic direction now ranks as their top concern in the country. (See: MNI: China FDI Outlook Down As Economy Weakens - Chambers - Bonds & Currency News | Market News)
MNI Beijing Bureau | lewis.porylo@marketnews.com
MNI Beijing Bureau | lewis.porylo@marketnews.com

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