让广州始终成为外商投资热土

Group 1 - In the first four months of this year, Guangzhou established 2,662 new foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 14.8%, with actual foreign investment reaching 11.52 billion yuan, up 1.4%, outpacing the national growth rate [1] - Over the past five years, the total actual foreign investment in Guangzhou has approached 280 billion yuan, with the number of top 500 enterprises investing in the city increasing to 362 and landing projects totaling 2,025 [1] - Guangzhou has been recognized as China's preferred investment destination for eight consecutive years, indicating strong foreign investor confidence in the city [1] Group 2 - Policy innovations have significantly influenced foreign investment decisions, with a series of measures such as the "20 Articles for High-Quality Development of Foreign Investment" and the "12 Articles to Optimize the Foreign Investment Environment" enhancing the investment landscape [2] - The "2025 Guangzhou Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment" focuses on manufacturing and high-tech industries, offering substantial financial incentives for individual enterprises, with rewards up to 50 million yuan annually, potentially totaling 150 million yuan during the policy period [1][2] Group 3 - The industrial ecosystem in Guangzhou is robust, with foreign investment contributing to the growth of local industries, exemplified by companies like Procter & Gamble and Amway, which have significantly increased their investments over the years [2] - Guangzhou encompasses 35 out of 41 industrial categories recognized by the United Nations, with six advanced manufacturing clusters each generating over 100 billion yuan in output [2] Group 4 - Foreign-invested enterprises in China contribute nearly 7% of employment, one-seventh of tax revenue, about one-third of imports and exports, and half of the exports of mechanical and high-tech products, playing a crucial role in both domestic and international economic cycles [3] - To maintain a favorable investment climate, Guangzhou needs to continue aligning with high-standard international trade rules, enhance policy precision, and improve the resilience and competitiveness of its industrial ecosystem [3]