China loosens foreign investment rules for EVs and hybrids

Starting January, multinationals face easier approval of new factories and subsidiaries

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An electric vehicle from Nissan Motor in China. Foreign automakers will now have an easier time setting up joint ventures and factories for green cars in the country. © Reuters

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writers

BEIJING -- Looser restrictions on foreign investment in China's automotive industry take effect next month, a change expected to smooth the way for multinationals to build new factories and start electric-vehicle businesses in the world's biggest car market.

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