According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on August 22, from January to July 2025, China witnessed the establishment of 36,133 new foreign-invested enterprises, marking a 14.1% increase year-on-year. However, the actual utilization of foreign investment amounted to RMB 467.34 billion, recording a 13.4% decline from the previous year. In terms of industrial distribution, the manufacturing sector attracted RMB 121.04 billion in foreign investment, while the service sector garnered RMB 336.25 billion. High-tech industries shone particularly brightly, with foreign investment totaling RMB 137.36 billion. Within these high-tech sectors, foreign investment in the e-commerce service industry surged by 146.8%, the aerospace and equipment manufacturing industries saw a 42.2% increase, the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry grew by 37.4%, and the medical instrument and equipment manufacturing industry experienced a 25.5% rise.
