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The article reports that private gas stations and oil depots in China are forced to sell packaged assets to foreign buyers after struggling with gas shortages for nine years. It cites that the predicament facing private gas stations offers foreign investors a good opportunity to enter the energy market in China. It states the development of a plan by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to directly supply oil products to private oil retailers.

The article focuses on the Chinese government's plan to adjust their foreign investment policies. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Commerce are currently preparing restrictions on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by foreigners. According to an official from the NDRC, the examination of such M&A will begin with those in the equipment manufacturing industry.