China boosts measures to open economy

Li cites progress on equal treatment for foreign investors and IPR protection

China will further open up to foreign investors and offer them treatment equal to that of domestic companies with firm protection of their legitimate rights, Premier Li Keqiang said at the Boao Forum for Asia on Thursday.

The country will fully adopt pre-entry national treatment and negative lists for overseas investment, Li said at the opening ceremony of the forum's annual conference in Hainan province.