Hey fam, got some fresh investment tea ☕️! From January to September 2025, the Chinese mainland pulled in a whopping 573.75 billion yuan (about $78.7 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI). That’s a mixed bag—while the total FDI used dipped 10.4% compared to last year, September saw an 11.2% rebound. 📈
Here’s the lowdown:
• New foreign-funded biz on the rise: 48,921 enterprises registered, up 16.2% year-on-year. More startups mean more innovation hubs popping up in cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai.
• Sector Spotlight:
- Manufacturing: 150.09 billion yuan flowed into factories and production lines 🏭.
- Services: A cool 410.93 billion yuan backed everything from tourism to fintech apps.
- High-Tech: 170.84 billion yuan zoomed into cutting-edge fields—e-commerce services exploded by 155.2% (hello, next-gen shopping experiences!), aircraft and equipment manufacturing jumped 38.7%, and medical device output grew 17%. 🚀
Top investors ramping up their game:
• Japan +55.5%
• UAE +48.7%
• UK +21.1%
• Switzerland +19.7% (including free-port deals)
What’s the vibe? Despite a slight dip in total FDI, the rebound in September and the strength of high-tech and service sectors show that the Chinese mainland is still a magnet for global capital—especially for tech and innovation. 🌐💡
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, this trend is a reminder: the fast-evolving markets here and in the Chinese mainland are closely linked. Keep an eye on cross-border collaborations, new e-commerce platforms, and emerging startup ecosystems—because the next big thing could be just around the corner!
Reference(s):
China draws $78.7 billion in foreign investment in first nine months
cgtn.com
