China to optimize business environment

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- China made arrangements to optimize the business environment to stimulate market vitality and social creativity, at a State Council executive meeting Wednesday.

Premier Li Keqiang, who chaired the meeting, called for the comprehensive implementation of a negative list approach to market entry, which states sectors and businesses that are off limits to foreign investment.

The decision aims to give foreign firms greater opportunities in the country's booming market.