Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland reached 573.75 billion yuan (about $78.7 billion) between January and September 2025, even as overall capital use dipped by 10.4% year on year. Yet, a surge in new foreign-invested enterprises and a September rebound signal resilience.
Newly registered foreign-invested enterprises jumped 16.2% year on year to 48,921, underscoring sustained appetite from global backers navigating economic uncertainty.
Sector highlights include:
- Manufacturing: 150.09 billion yuan
- Services: 410.93 billion yuan
- High-tech industries: 170.84 billion yuan, led by e-commerce services (up 155.2%), aircraft and equipment manufacturing (+38.7%), and medical equipment production (+17%)
Major source economies also boosted flows: Japan up 55.5%, the UAE climbing 48.7%, the UK rising 21.1%, and Switzerland growing 19.7% (including investments via free ports).
For entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and global thought leaders, these figures highlight the Chinese mainland’s pivot toward innovation-driven corridors. As high-tech and service sectors lead the way, new investment pathways are emerging amid shifting global dynamics.
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China draws $78.7 billion in foreign investment in first nine months
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