China Survey

Survey of China’s Investment Regime
This is an Action Memo that requests a reply by April 2

Part I: Please review the 14 major policy areas and answer several general questions regarding your firm’s priorities

Part II: (optional) Please "drill down” into any of the 14 policy areas by answering a series of more specific questions. Any and all responses are greatly appreciated.
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Dear USCIB Member,
    As you are aware from previous communications, the OECD is undertaking a study of China’s investment regime, in cooperation with China’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC). The objective of the study is to assist Chinese authorities in the development of policies designed to attract and retain high-quality investment from OECD-based firms. To help Chinese and OECD officials achieve this objective, and to enhance the ability of MOFTEC to follow through on the policy recommendations, the China Subcommittee seeks your assistance in reviewing and prioritizing the proposals – both in a general sense and in greater detail. Doing so will strengthen the hand of MOFTEC in the ensuing bureaucratic debates over implementation. We also seek your views on the overall comprehensiveness, priorities and consideration of pre- and post-establishment aspects of the study to determine if substantive issues have been overlooked or are insufficiently addressed.
    To better reflect your firm’s collective experience of doing business in China, we encourage you to consult with individuals within your organization most familiar with various aspects of your China operations. We recognize that this may require some time and effort on your end, but we assure you that we will make the most of your investment and work to see that it pays substantial dividends in the future. Please also note that by answering these questions, the identity of your company will not be made known to either the OECD or Chinese officials.
    Surveys should be completed by Wednesday, March 26. We intend to present a status report, perhaps including our preliminary findings, to a joint meeting of MOFTEC and OECD officials in Paris on April 11. Please do not hesitate to contact either Kris Knutsen at (212) 703-5060 or Steve Canner at (202) 371-1316 with any questions or requests for further information. Thank you.
Best regards,

Clarence Kwan
Chair
USCIB China Subcommittee    Kris Knutsen
   Manager, Economies in Transition
   U.S. Council for International Business

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