Published: 2003-07-10
Total Pages: 244
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China has become one of the world's leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), following the Chinese government's economic reforms and decision to open up foreign trade and investment opportunities. FDI has been a key factor in promoting rapid economic growth and technological progress, although there remains substantial potential for a greater inflow of long-term, high-technology, high-value-added FDI from OECD countries. This study reviews developments and suggests policy options designed to improve FDI inflows further. This will require structural reform aspects, including greater legal transparency and streamlined investment approval procedures, good corporate governance, effective competition policy and a sound financial system.