MOFCOM vice minister said China’s foreign investment outlook is
stable-to-improving and investor interest in China remains firm. The ministry
expects inward FDI stock to reach about $4.0 trillion by end-2025. Jan–Jul saw
38,000 newly established foreign-funded enterprises; actual utilized FDI fell
YoY but the rate of decline narrowed by 6.2 percentage points to RMB 438.33
billion. FDI into high-technology industries rose 32.7% YoY in the first seven
months and accounted for more than 40% of FDI inflow growth. Surveys by US and
EU chambers report most foreign firms in China remain profitable and intentions
to increase investment have generally strengthened. The 26th China International
Fair for Investment and Trade will be held Sept. 8–11 in Xiamen, Fujian.
