12.11.202501:42:26UTC+00China Targets Greater Private Role in Energy and Infrastructure

China is aiming to enhance policy support to attract more private investment in the energy sector, as part of an initiative to boost faltering private investment, a senior official disclosed. On Monday, the cabinet introduced new measures encouraging private sector involvement in infrastructure developments and the emerging low-altitude economy, encompassing both manned and unmanned aviation services. The plan seeks increased private participation in major undertakings, including nuclear and hydropower facilities and cross-regional power transmission projects. The cabinet emphasized that projects requiring state approval should evaluate the viability of private investments. Eligible projects might allow private ownership stakes of over 10%, with certain nuclear projects permitting up to 20% private investment. Additionally, Beijing intends to facilitate credit access and provide "green channel" policies for the public listing and mergers and acquisitions of technology-oriented companies.