In the first half of 2025, the Chinese mainland witnessed a significant surge in new foreign-invested enterprises, with numbers rising 11.7% year-on-year to reach 30,014, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Despite a 15.2% decrease in actual foreign direct investment (FDI), totaling 423.23 billion yuan ($58.9 billion), high-tech industries saw remarkable growth. Investment in high-tech sectors—including e-commerce services, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace manufacturing—attracted 127.87 billion yuan.
The tertiary sector, particularly e-commerce services, experienced substantial gains, with investments soaring by 127.1% compared to the previous year. The manufacturing sector also secured significant investment, totaling 109.06 billion yuan.
Foreign investors from countries like Switzerland, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and South Korea increased their investments by 68.6%, 59.1%, 37.6%, 6.3%, and 2.7% respectively. Investment from ASEAN nations rose by 8.8% during the same period.
This data highlights the Chinese mainland’s ongoing appeal to foreign investors, especially in high-tech industries, despite global economic challenges.
