26.10.202507:19:29UTC+00FDI into China Drops 10.4% in Jan-September

In the first nine months of 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) in China experienced a 10.4% decline year-over-year, amounting to CNY 573.75 billion (USD 80.89 billion), as a result of global economic uncertainty. When examining various sectors, the manufacturing industry attracted CNY 150.09 billion, whereas the services sector garnered a significantly larger portion, totaling CNY 410.93 billion. Nevertheless, high-tech industries continued to shine, securing CNY 170.84 billion in foreign investments. Notably within this segment, e-commerce services soared by 155.2%, aerospace and equipment manufacturing rose by 38.7%, and the field of medical equipment and device manufacturing saw an increase of 17.0%. On a regional level, investments from Japan surged by 55.5%, with contributions from the UAE rising by 48.7%, and both the United Kingdom and Switzerland reporting increases of 21.1% and 19.7%, respectively. Despite the broader decline, FDI for the month of September alone rose by 11.2% compared to the previous year, according to the data.