FX.co ★ FDI into China Drops 12.7% in Jan–August

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China experienced a 12.7% decline year-on-year, reaching CNY 506.58 billion in the first eight months of 2025, set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. Sector-wise, the manufacturing industry garnered CNY 129.03 billion in investments, while the services sector attracted a more substantial portion, totaling CNY 336.16 billion. Notably, high-tech industries continued to shine, securing CNY 148.28 billion in foreign capital. Within this sector, e-commerce services saw a remarkable rise of 169.2%, while aerospace and equipment manufacturing increased by 37.5%. Additionally, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing experienced growth of 23.2%, with medical equipment and device manufacturing climbing by 19.2%. During this period, investment from Japan surged by 58.9%. Meanwhile, inflows from Switzerland and the UK increased by 37.2% and 24.5%, respectively, and investment from Singapore grew by 1.8%. Despite the overall downturn, there remains strong foreign interest in China's high-tech sectors, underscoring a sustained investor focus on advanced industries.