MOFCOM data: China’s actual use of foreign capital was RMB 438.33 bln in Jan–Jul
2026, down 6.2% YoY. Newly established foreign-invested enterprises totaled
37,711, up 4.4% YoY. By sector, manufacturing attracted RMB 109.43 bln; services
RMB 319.95 bln. High‑tech industries drew RMB 182.31 bln, up 32.7% YoY,
accounting for 41.6% of total used FDI (up 12.2 ppt YoY). Within high tech, FDI
into R&D and design services, technology commercialization services, and
electronics & communications equipment manufacturing rose 72.1%, 62.2% and 39.9%
respectively. By source, investment from Saudi Arabia, France and South Korea
increased 343.7%, 36.1% and 15.8% (including free‑port flows).