Ban on foreign investment in digital publication and production of audio-visual products
Trade barrier summary
Although the ban on overseas investment to distribute and sell physical audio-visual products in China was lifted in April 2015, the ban on foreign investment to publish and produce these products still remains. China's foreign investment catalogue bans foreign investment in network distribution services except music, however there has not been confirmation that majority overseas-owned online businesses can operate in the market.
Sectors affected
- Creative industries
Resolved
No
Date reported
26 August 2019
Last updated
29 November 2021
Public ID
PID-BQ6X3B
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