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Standards Compliance Index 23.33 out of 100 63
Business Indicator Index 5.82 out of 12 64
China
Business Indicators
With an overall score of 5.82/12, China is below standard on the economic, legal, and political indicators that make up our Business Index. China is a market-based, statist economy dominated by state-owned enterprises; but the country is progressing toward a market-oriented economy. China is open to foreign investment in specific sectors and offers a variety of tax incentives and low tax rates. However, the complex approval process for foreign investors and contradictions between encouraging laws and discouraging practice are deterrents to foreign investment. Corruption and weak property rights are obstacles to foreign investors. New property rights laws are currently on hold. At present, property rights are weakly protected by the judicial system, and both implementation and court rulings are inconsistent. Corruption is a concern in China, reflected in its ranking of 70th out of 163 countries in Transparency International's 2006 Corruption Perceptions Index.  

Business Indicators

Forex Regulations - Capital Controls [text]
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