Opinion: China Eases Market Restrictions to Boost Vitality
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China wants to stimulate the market and private sector by recently trimming its Market Access Negative List. Photo: AI generated
China has again further cut market access restrictions. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation recently released a pared down Market Access Negative List and announced a campaign to clean up market access barriers. The campaign targets local laws, rules and policy documents that violate market access requirements, as well as improper practices by local governments. These steps reflect a continued relaxation of access restrictions and are intended to further stimulate market vitality.
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- China has further reduced its Market Access Negative List from 117 to 106 items, continuing a trend from 151 in 2018, relaxing restrictions and supporting broader market participation.
- The 2025 edition includes legal and regulatory updates, eases entry in sectors like logistics and pharmaceuticals, and primarily benefits private enterprises.
- Despite progress, challenges in barrier removal and appeal mechanisms remain; full implementation of the “what is not prohibited is permitted” principle is ongoing.
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- Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Retail Companies
- The 2025 Market Access Negative List has eased entry requirements for establishing pharmaceutical wholesale and retail businesses. This relaxation reduces barriers and simplifies procedures, allowing broader participation in the sector. The changes are part of broader administrative approval reforms aimed at streamlining market entry, stimulating competition, and supporting the development and growth of the private sector within China’s pharmaceutical industry.
- Logistics Companies
- The latest Market Access Negative List in China has lifted several local measures that previously restricted logistics companies. These changes aim to reduce regional barriers in the logistics sector, making it easier for logistics companies to enter and operate across different areas. The relaxation of these access restrictions is part of broader efforts to stimulate market vitality and foster fair competition, ultimately benefiting private businesses and encouraging economic growth.
- Vehicle Rental Service Companies
- The 2025 Market Access Negative List has lifted several local measures that previously restricted regional market access in sectors such as vehicle rental services. This relaxation aims to reduce barriers for vehicle rental service companies, allowing broader participation and easier market entry. These reforms are part of China's efforts to stimulate competition, support private sector development, and create a more unified national market.
- Television Production Companies
- According to the article, the 2025 Market Access Negative List has relaxed entry requirements for establishing television production companies. This means it is now easier to set up such companies in China, reflecting efforts to reduce market access restrictions and stimulate market vitality. These reforms are intended to encourage broader participation and support the growth of private businesses in the sector.
- Civil Drone Operating Companies
- According to the article, the 2025 Market Access Negative List introduced standardized access requirements for companies operating certain civil drones. This means that the issuance of certificates for operating such drones is now regulated on the list, creating clearer and more consistent entry standards for civil drone operating companies, thereby facilitating their legitimate market participation and reducing administrative barriers.
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