“投资中国”成为亮丽名片

Core Insights - As of June 30, 2023, China has achieved a cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) of $708.73 billion during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, surpassing the target of $700 billion set for the first six months [1] - The number of newly established foreign-funded enterprises reached 229,000, an increase of 25,000 compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [1] - Foreign-funded enterprises contribute significantly to China's economy, accounting for one-third of total imports and exports, one-fourth of industrial added value, and one-seventh of tax revenue, while creating over 30 million jobs [1] Group 1: Investment Environment Optimization - China has implemented a "three optimizations and one improvement" strategy to create a favorable environment for foreign investment [2] - The open environment has been enhanced by fully implementing national treatment and a negative list management system for foreign investment, removing restrictions on foreign investment in the manufacturing sector [2] - Over 1,100 pilot tasks have been launched in 20 provinces and cities to expand service industry openness [2] Group 2: Market Environment Improvement - The "Foreign Investment 24 Measures" and the stable foreign investment action plan have been introduced, with 42 out of 59 measures fully implemented [2] - Continuous improvements in government procurement, intellectual property protection, cross-border data flow, and tax incentives have been noted [2] Group 3: Legal and Policy Environment Enhancement - More than 500 regulations have been formulated, revised, or abolished to optimize the legal and policy environment for foreign investment [3] - A robust service guarantee system has been established, with local governments forming specialized teams to communicate with foreign enterprises [3] Group 4: Global Perception and Future Outlook - Many multinational companies view China as an ideal, safe, and proactive investment destination, describing it as a "certainty oasis and investment hotbed" [3] - Events promoting investment in China have been held over 60 times, with the annual "Investment Fair" on September 8 becoming a hallmark event [3] - The emphasis on investing in China is framed as investing in the future, encouraging foreign enterprises to grow alongside China's modernization efforts [3]