Beijing tightens rules on outbound capital to better shield Chinese assets

China has unveiled a revised rule for regulating outbound investment, requiring investors to report major adverse developments more diligently, including foreign demands to hand over technology or dispose of stakes. The new rule, announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Thursday, aimed to better prevent and mitigate rising overseas risks and protect Chinese interests, according to the economic planner. “In recent years, a small number of countries and regions have...