2025.08.2209:16:43UTC+00China’s FDI Drops 13.4% Despite Strong High-Tech Investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China experienced a 13.4% decline year-on-year, amounting to CNY 467.34 billion during the initial seven months of 2025, amid prevailing global economic uncertainties. By industry, the manufacturing sector garnered CNY 121.04 billion, while the services sector captured a larger portion with CNY 336.25 billion. Notably, high-tech industries sustained their appeal, attracting CNY 137.36 billion in actual foreign investments. Within this segment, e-commerce services witnessed a remarkable surge of 146.8%, aerospace and equipment manufacturing climbed by 42.2%, chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing saw a growth of 37.4%, and medical equipment and device manufacturing increased by 25.5%. On a regional level, investment from ASEAN countries rose by 1.1%, whereas Switzerland, Japan, and the UK showed significant gains of 63.9%, 53.7%, and 19.5%, respectively. Despite the overall decline in FDI, foreign interest in China's high-tech sectors remains robust, emphasizing a sustained investor focus on advanced industries.