Businesses to face fewer roadblocks

Government will help foreign firms gain access to world's 2nd-largest economy

China will further lower market access thresholds in areas like the banking and securities industry and expand the early negative list for management to attract more foreign investments, the State Council said on Wednesday.

A notice on the issue was signed by Premier Li Keqiang and disclosed on Wednesday. It aims to promote steady growth of foreign investment in China's pursuit of having a more inviting business environment.