上半年无锡实际使用外资规模列全省第二开放新高地，释放强劲“锡引力”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing foreign investment in Wuxi, with a total of 168 new foreign projects and actual foreign investment reaching $2.21 billion in the first half of the year, ranking second in the province [1][2] - Wuxi's strong industrial foundation and open cooperation environment make it an ideal investment choice for foreign enterprises, with over 7,200 foreign companies and a quarter of the world's top 500 companies investing in the city [3][4] - The manufacturing sector attracted $860 million in actual foreign investment, while the modern service industry accounted for $1.34 billion, representing 60.9% of the total foreign investment in Wuxi [3] Group 2 - Major projects such as AstraZeneca's new facility, with a total investment of $475 million, are indicative of the city's growing appeal to foreign investors, with AstraZeneca having invested over $1 billion in Wuxi since 1993 [2][4] - Wuxi has implemented targeted policies to encourage foreign reinvestment, including increasing support ratios and conducting outreach to nearly 600 enterprises [4][5] - The city is diversifying its foreign investment sources, with investments from regions like Hong Kong dropping below 50% for the first time, while investments from Japan, South Korea, and Europe are increasing [6] Group 3 - Wuxi has become a pilot city for QFLP (Qualified Foreign Limited Partner) projects, facilitating foreign capital investment in domestic industries, with a total of 51 QFLP projects and a total contract foreign capital of $5.58 billion [7] - The financial sector in Wuxi saw actual foreign investment of $800 million, accounting for 36.3% of the total foreign investment in the city, reflecting an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year [7] - The city has established a favorable business environment for foreign talents, including measures to facilitate entry and exit, and the establishment of international commercial courts [8]