商务部：中国现在既是吸引外资的大国，同时也是全球对外投资大国

Core Viewpoint - The 25th China International Investment and Trade Fair will be held soon, highlighting China's significant role as both a major recipient of foreign investment and a leading global investor [1] Group 1: Foreign Investment Overview - China’s foreign investment reached $162.78 billion in 2024, marking a 10.1% increase from the previous year [3] - Since 2012, China has ranked among the top three countries globally in foreign investment flow for 13 consecutive years, with over 50,000 enterprises established overseas by the end of 2024 [3] - The total foreign investment stock exceeds $3 trillion, maintaining a global top-three position and accounting for 7.2% of the world's total foreign investment [3] Group 2: Investment Diversification - China's foreign investment spans 18 sectors, with manufacturing, finance, information technology, wholesale and retail, and leasing and business services making up nearly 80% of the total [3] - Emerging sectors such as green low-carbon, digital economy, green minerals, and blue economy are also seeing steady investment growth [3] Group 3: Belt and Road Initiative - Direct investment in Belt and Road Initiative countries reached $50.99 billion last year, a 22.9% increase, representing 26.5% of China's total foreign investment [4] - By the end of 2024, the investment stock in Belt and Road countries is projected to reach $370 billion, accounting for 11.8% of total foreign investment stock [4] - The initiative has fostered rapid development in China's foreign investment, promoting a collaborative and shared growth model [4] Group 4: Mutual Benefits - From 2021 to 2024, China's foreign investment is expected to drive nearly $1.2 trillion in goods imports and exports, contributing significantly to job creation and tax revenue in host countries [4] - The upcoming investment fair will feature an increase in activities related to foreign investment, including the first-ever foreign investment thematic press conference [5]