Zhong Shan, Minister of Commerce of China. Photo: Imaginechina, Guoji Shangbao
Zhong Shan, Minister of Commerce of China. Photo: Imaginechina, Guoji Shangbao

China’s newly appointed commerce minister, Zhong Shan, speaking at a conference on Monday said that China will further open up to foreign investment this year, according to Chinese state media. Efforts will include establishing free trade zones as well as harmonizing foreign and domestic investment rules, according to Xinhua.