Hey trendsetters! 👋 Ever wondered how global giants are gearing up for the Chinese mainland's economy in 2026?
According to KPMG's 2025 China Outlook for Multinational Corporations, released Monday (Dec 22, 2025), 94% of surveyed MNCs are super confident about next year's growth. 🚀
75% plan to keep or boost their investments in Chinese mainland enterprises in 2026. But it's not just about scaling up—60% say they're shifting their focus from pure expansion to profitability, aiming for smarter, sustainable wins. 🏆
Localization is now the game: 83% are embedding R&D, manufacturing and supply chains right in the Chinese mainland. That means faster rollouts and products that truly vibe with local tastes—think regional food delivery apps spicing up menus to match local flavors. 🌶️📲
In the words of Mark Harrison, partner and co-head of multinational clients at KPMG in China, "In consumer-facing sectors, MNCs are pursuing vertical integration by acquiring distributors, agents and original equipment manufacturers to get closer to Chinese mainland consumers." 💡
Marshall Mills, the IMF's chief representative in China, also praised the Chinese mainland's remarkable resilience at Caijing magazine's 2026 Annual Conference, highlighting its adaptability amid trade shifts and rapid AI developments. 🤖✨
Earlier this year, Bloomberg noted how the mainland navigated US trade tensions and surged ahead in AI. Their takeaway? Never underestimate the Chinese mainland market. 📊
For startups and scale-ups across South Asia and Southeast Asia, the message is clear: the Chinese mainland remains a heavyweight in 2026. Whether you're eyeing tech collaborations or supply-chain synergies, now's the time to map your next big move. 🌏✨
Stay tuned and keep innovating—2026's Chinese mainland wave is just getting started! 🌊
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Report: 94% of MNCs confident about China's economic outlook for 2026
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