China's National Development and Reform Commission has issued new Administrative Measures for Outbound Investment, which take effect on December 1, 2026. The new framework replaces NDRC Order No. 11 and codifies procedural requirements for Chinese enterprises investing abroad, including in the UAE. The measures retain a risk-based review structure while streamlining verification for eligible non-sensitive outbound transactions.
China's National Development and Reform Commission has unveiled revised outbound investment measures effective December 1, 2026. The new framework replaces the 2017 rules, expanding regulatory oversight to resident individuals and domestic enterprises. Investors must comply with heightened reporting duties for large-scale reinvestments and major adverse overseas events.
China's National Development and Reform Commission has issued revised administrative measures for outbound investment, effective December 1, 2026. The new framework updates the 2017 rules by clarifying investor roles and improving reporting for major overseas reinvestments and adverse events. Ministry of Commerce figures show China's outbound investment stock neared $3.4 trillion by late 2025.
The UAE and China have formalized a bilateral memorandum of understanding to accelerate two-way capital flows through joint investment platforms and dedicated funds. Concurrently, China's Luckin Coffee is evaluating an expansion into Gulf markets following a $1 billion investment deal involving Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala and Centurium Capital.
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