Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China remained under pressure in February 2026, with the indicator holding at a year-on-year decline of 5.70%, unchanged from January’s contraction. The stagnation in the rate of decline suggests that while the downturn in foreign investment has not deepened, there are still no clear signs of a recovery in inflows.
The data, updated on 20 March 2026, show that February’s performance merely extended the negative trend recorded at the start of the year. The fact that FDI fell at the same pace for two consecutive months may indicate persistent caution among foreign investors, with sentiment yet to improve despite the absence of further deterioration in the headline rate.
