Foreign media reports: Data released by China show that foreign investment in China declined by 4.3% year-on-year to RMB 548.8 billion (approximately USD 82.2 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, with the rate of decline narrowing from 5.3% recorded in the first eight months. During the same period, China’s non-financial outbound direct investment reached USD 101 billion.
Primary challenges to attracting foreign capital include escalating geopolitical tensions, weak growth momentum, and a rise in protectionist unilateral measures. A notable bright spot is the 33.8% year-on-year increase in foreign investment in high-tech industries, with research and development services emerging as the main driver.
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