前5个月全国设立外商投资企业同比增长10.4%

Group 1 - The number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in China increased by 10.4% year-on-year, reaching 24,018 from January to May 2025, indicating strong confidence from foreign investors in long-term investments in China [1] - The actual foreign investment amount decreased by 13.2% year-on-year to 358.19 billion RMB during the same period, highlighting a divergence between the number of new enterprises and the actual investment amount [1] - The manufacturing sector attracted 91.52 billion RMB in actual foreign investment, while the service sector received 259.64 billion RMB, with high-tech industries drawing 109.04 billion RMB [1] Group 2 - The service industry has become the primary area for foreign investment inflows, with the Chinese government expanding pilot programs to promote service sector openness in nine additional cities [2] - Investment from ASEAN countries grew by 20.5%, while Japan and the UK saw increases of 70.2% and 60.9%, respectively, reflecting the positive impact of regional economic integration [2] - The implementation of RCEP has contributed to stable growth in foreign investment from ASEAN and Japan, emphasizing the benefits of regional economic cooperation [2] Group 3 - Future efforts should focus on optimizing the business environment, expanding open sectors, and enhancing service guarantees for foreign investors [3] - Reducing the negative list for foreign investment access will allow foreign enterprises to fully benefit from China's growing market [3] - Strengthening government services and legal protections will provide a more stable and predictable development environment for foreign investments [3]