BEIJING -- China followed a weekend deal to restart trade talks with the U.S. by loosening restrictions on foreign investment in seven areas of its economy, including oil and natural gas development.
Other markets freed up as Beijing shrinks restricted fields nearly 20%

An oil platform operated by CNOOC stands off the southern Chinese province of Hainan. China has opened oil and gas exploration to foreign investment. © Reuters
BEIJING -- China followed a weekend deal to restart trade talks with the U.S. by loosening restrictions on foreign investment in seven areas of its economy, including oil and natural gas development.