China’s FDI Drops 12.7% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China dropped 12.7% year-on-year to CNY 506.58 billion in the first eight months of 2025, amid global economic uncertainty. By sector, the manufacturing industry attracted CNY 129.03 billion, while the services sector accounted for a larger share at CNY 336.19 billion. High-tech industries remained a bright spot, drawing CNY 148.28 billion in actual foreign investment. Within that segment, e-commerce services surged 169.2%, aerospace and equipment manufacturing rose 37.5%, chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing grew 23.2%, and medical equipment and device manufacturing increased 19.2%. Regionally, Japanese investment in China surged 58.9%, Switzerland’s rose 37.2%, and the UK’s rose 24.5%, while Singapore saw a modest 1.8% increase. Although overall investment fell, foreign capital continued to show strong interest in China’s high-tech sectors, underscoring sustained investor attention on advanced industries.