Foreign direct investment (FDI) on the Chinese mainland showed mixed trends in the first 11 months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. Regulators approved a record 61,207 new foreign-invested enterprises, a 16.9% increase year on year, while actual FDI inflows reached 693.2 billion yuan (about $98.5 billion), down 7.5%.
Despite the overall slowdown, November saw a strong rebound with FDI up 26.1% year on year. Manufacturing drew 171.7 billion yuan, and services accounted for 506.3 billion yuan of the total inflows.
High-Tech Leads the Way
- High-tech sectors attracted 221.3 billion yuan in FDI
- E-commerce services investment soared 127%
- Medical equipment manufacturing grew 46.5%
- Aerospace vehicles and equipment rose 41.9%
Global Partners Drive Growth
- Switzerland: +67% year on year
- United Arab Emirates: +47.6% year on year
- United Kingdom: +19.3% year on year
As global investment patterns shift, the Chinese mainland remains a magnet for foreign capital, especially in cutting-edge industries. With policies aimed at opening markets and fostering innovation, experts say the outlook for 2026 could be even brighter. What do you think? Share your views below.
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New foreign-invested firms up 16.9% in China in first 11 months
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