AI Data Insight
China's actual use of foreign direct investment dropped to USD 104.66 billion in 2025, representing a significant decline of approximately 10.0% from USD 116.24 billion in 2024. Although the total investment amount has shrunk for three consecutive years, the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises has grown against the trend, indicating a shift in capital towards asset-light and high-tech sectors. Looking ahead, caught between sluggish domestic demand and geopolitical headwinds, China's efforts to attract foreign investment will continue to face severe challenges.