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China’s 2026 New Policy-Based Financial Instruments: What Foreign Founders Need to Know

China has fully deployed RMB 800 billion in new policy-based financial instruments in 2026. This article explains the allocation, target sectors, and implications for foreign founders operating in China, based solely on official government information.

China Completes RMB 800 Billion Policy-Based Financial Instrument Deployment for 2026

As of October 28, 2026, China has fully deployed RMB 800 billion in new policy-based financial instruments, according to an official government article. The funds support key projects and aim to expand effective investment. For foreign founders registering or operating a company in China, understanding this mechanism can help identify sectors and project types receiving state-backed capital support.

Allocation Across Three Policy Banks

The instruments were deployed through three policy banks: China Development Bank (CDB), the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank), and the Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC). The breakdown is as follows:

• CDB: RMB 365 billion deployed, involving total project investment of RMB 5.5 trillion.
• Exim Bank: RMB 120 billion deployed, mobilizing total investment exceeding RMB 1.7 trillion.
• ADBC: RMB 315 billion deployed, involving total project investment of approximately RMB 4.39 trillion.

Background and Purpose

The new policy-based financial instruments were established in 2025, with RMB 500 billion deployed that year. They focused on the digital economy, artificial intelligence, consumer infrastructure, and urban renewal areas such as transportation, energy, and underground pipeline construction and renovation. The 2026 Government Work Report specified the issuance of RMB 800 billion in these instruments to drive more social capital participation.

Where the 2026 Funds Went

Artificial intelligence and the digital economy were major destinations for the funds:

• CDB: RMB 179.01 billion went to projects in AI, digital economy, green and low-carbon, biomedicine, and consumer sectors.
• Exim Bank: Supported over 220 projects in emerging industries such as digital economy and AI, with loan disbursements accounting for nearly 50% of its total.
• ADBC: Supported nearly 2,000 projects in AI, digital economy, low-altitude economy, consumer, and green and low-carbon sectors, with investment amounting to nearly RMB 200 billion.

Support for Private Investment

The instruments also increased support for private investment and projects involving private capital:

• CDB: Deployed RMB 127.99 billion to private investment and private capital participation projects, accounting for 35.1% of its total.
• Exim Bank: Supported over 210 private investment and private capital participation projects, with loan disbursements accounting for nearly 40%.
• ADBC: Supported nearly 400 private investment and private capital participation projects, with amounts exceeding RMB 65 billion, accounting for over 20%.

Focus on Economically Large Provinces

The instruments also directed support to 11 provinces with larger economic volumes:

• CDB: Deployed RMB 277.86 billion to these provinces, accounting for 76.1% of its total.
• Exim Bank: Supported over 330 projects in these provinces, with loan disbursements accounting for over 70%.
• ADBC: Deployed funds to over 2,100 projects in these provinces, with investment amounts of nearly RMB 220 billion, accounting for about 70%.

How the Funds Support Projects

A common challenge for project construction is a lack of funding, especially capital. The entire RMB 800 billion in new policy-based financial instruments is used to supplement project capital. This helps resolve bottlenecks caused by insufficient capital for major projects, improves project financing capacity, and leverages bank loans and social capital.

Next Steps

The three policy banks will conduct post-investment management, actively provide supporting loans for projects, and accelerate the conversion of physical work volumes to effectively utilize the instruments' service efficiency.

Implications for Foreign Founders

Foreign founders operating in China may find opportunities in sectors prioritized by these instruments, such as AI, digital economy, green and low-carbon, biomedicine, consumer infrastructure, and urban renewal. Projects involving private capital participation and located in economically large provinces may also receive attention. However, this article does not provide details on eligibility criteria or application procedures for foreign-invested enterprises. Founders should consult official sources and professional advisors for specific guidance.

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.