China State Council issues guidelines in bid to increase foreign investment

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People look at the skyline of the central business district (CBD), on the day of the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC), during a hazy day in Beijing, China, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File photo BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - China's State Council issued guidelines on Sunday that it said would further optimize the country's foreign investment environment and attract more foreign investment. The State Council said in a document containing 24 guidelines that authorities should increase protection of the rights and interests of foreign investors, including strengthening enforcement of intellectual property rights. The document also announced guidelines...