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[National Development and Reform Commission: Investors making outbound investments prohibited by the state will be ordered to cease]

The National Development and Reform Commission has issued Measures for the Administration of Outbound Investment. The Measures propose that where an investor makes an outbound investment prohibited by the state, the National Development and Reform Commission shall order the cessation of the investment activity, require the disposal of shares and assets within a specified time limit, and confiscate illegal gains; where the investor refuses to comply, a fine shall be imposed based on the amount of the Chinese party's investment 5%or more 10%or less; directly responsible executives and other directly responsible personnel shall be fined 50000 yuan or more 100000 yuan or less; where a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law.