Ready for some big numbers? China welcomed 61,207 new foreign-invested firms in the first 11 months of 2025 – a 16.9% jump compared to last year. 🚀
While total foreign direct investment (FDI) for the period reached 693.2 billion yuan (about $98.5 billion), marking a 7.5% year-on-year dip, November alone brought good news: FDI inflows surged by 26.1% thanks to renewed investor confidence. 🔍
Breaking it down, manufacturing snagged 171.7 billion yuan, and services attracted 506.3 billion yuan. But the real spotlight stayed on high-tech industries, which pulled in 221.3 billion yuan. Key winners were e-commerce services (+127%), medical equipment makers (+46.5%), and aerospace vehicle and equipment manufacturers (+41.9%). 🌐✨
Looking at where the money came from, Switzerland led the pack with a 67% uptick in investments, followed by the United Arab Emirates at +47.6% and the United Kingdom at +19.3%. These numbers show how global players are doubling down on China’s evolving market. 🌏💼
For young pros watching regional tech and innovation trends—from Jakarta’s startup hubs to Bengaluru’s unicorns—this surge highlights China’s growing role in the global investment landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on how these flows shape our digital future! 📊
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New foreign-invested firms up 16.9% in China in first 11 months
cgtn.com
