Global businesses remain optimistic about opportunities in the Chinese mainland's market despite geopolitical uncertainties, with executives highlighting long-term growth potential, robust consumer demand, and policy continuity as key draws. Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director of consulting firm Roland Berger, told CGTN's Zheng Junfeng that international companies increasingly view China as an 'anchor of stability' in an unpredictable economic climate.
'Foreign enterprises recognize the scale and dynamism of China's market, which continues to drive innovation across industries,' Depoux noted. Analysts attribute this confidence to Beijing's sustained focus on high-tech manufacturing upgrades and consumption-driven rebalancing efforts.
Economists suggest that international firms are adapting strategies to align with China's dual circulation policy framework, which emphasizes both domestic demand and selective global engagement. Recent investments in renewable energy infrastructure and AI-driven logistics systems by European and Southeast Asian firms underscore this trend.
Market observers also highlight growing interest in China's provincial-level development zones, particularly in central and western regions where urbanization initiatives create new commercial opportunities. 'What we're seeing is a geographic diversification beyond first-tier cities, with firms exploring partnerships in emerging tech hubs,' said Shanghai-based financial advisor Li Wei.
As supply chain restructuring continues globally, experts advise businesses to monitor China's advancing digital economy and evolving regulatory landscape. The mainland's latest measures to streamline cross-border data compliance for multinational corporations have been particularly well-received by foreign chambers of commerce.
