According to unconfirmed press reports, China's State Council may have issued a comprehensive set of Outbound

According to unconfirmed press reports, China's State Council may have issued a comprehensive set of Outbound Investment Regulations on June 11, 2026, establishing a unified regulatory framework. These regulations would directly intersect with existing export control, technology transfer, cross-border services, and data governance regimes. The rules aim to address legal gaps and coordinate fragmented regulations. The official text has not yet been published in China's official gazette.

China has been strengthening its export control framework since the Export Control Law of 2020 and the Data Security Law. This new outbound investment regulation would complement those rules by requiring national security impact assessments for investments in sensitive sectors. It aligns with the global trend of foreign investment reviews, but this time applies to Chinese capital outflows.