According to industry breakdowns, the manufacturing sector utilized 185.51 billion yuan in foreign capital, while the service industry attracted 545.12 billion yuan. On January 23, data from the Ministry of Commerce's official website revealed that 70,392 new foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.1%. However, the actual utilized foreign capital amounted to 747.69 billion yuan, reflecting a decrease of 9.5% compared to the previous year. By sector, manufacturing utilized 185.51 billion yuan in foreign capital, whereas the service industry attracted a significantly larger sum of 545.12 billion yuan. High-tech industries drew in 241.77 billion yuan in foreign investment. Within this sector, e-commerce services, medical equipment and instrument manufacturing, and aerospace vehicle and equipment manufacturing saw their utilized foreign capital grow by 75%, 42.1%, and 22.9% respectively. Analyzed by source, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom recorded increases in their actual investment into China of 66.8%, 27.3%, and 15.9% respectively (including data from investments made through free ports).
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