China's Ministry of Commerce reported a 16.9% year-on-year increase in newly established foreign-invested enterprises during the first 11 months of 2025, totaling 61,207 approvals. While actual foreign direct investment (FDI) dipped 7.5% to 693.2 billion yuan ($98.5 billion) overall, November alone saw a promising 26.1% rebound compared to 2024 figures.
Sectoral Growth Highlights Innovation Push
High-tech industries attracted 221.3 billion yuan in FDI, with e-commerce services (+127%), medical equipment manufacturing (+46.5%), and aerospace vehicle production (+41.9%) leading the charge. The manufacturing sector secured 171.7 billion yuan, while services remained dominant at 506.3 billion yuan.
Global Partners Expand Footprint
Switzerland emerged as the fastest-growing investor with a 67% surge, followed by the UAE (+47.6%) and the UK (+19.3%). This diversification underscores confidence in China's evolving industrial priorities despite broader economic headwinds.
