经济日报：利用外资指标一升一降如何看？

Group 1 - The number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in China increased by 14.1% year-on-year, totaling 36,133 in the first seven months of 2023, indicating strong foreign investment interest in the Chinese market [1] - The actual utilized foreign capital decreased by 13.4% year-on-year to 467.34 billion RMB, reflecting the complexities in foreign investment amid global economic uncertainties and challenges from supply chain restructuring [1] - A UNCTAD report predicts a global foreign direct investment decline of 11% in 2024, with developed economies experiencing a 22% drop, highlighting a correlation between global investment trends and China's foreign capital utilization [1] Group 2 - Domestic economic transformation, including real estate market adjustments and weak domestic demand, has led some foreign enterprises to adopt a wait-and-see approach regarding market prospects [2] - Rising labor costs and stricter carbon emission standards in China have prompted some labor-intensive foreign enterprises to relocate to Southeast Asia, where costs are lower [2] - The proportion of foreign investment in high-tech industries increased from 28.5% in 2020 to 29.4% in the first seven months of 2023, indicating a positive shift in investment structure despite overall pressures [2] Group 3 - The Chinese government has implemented a series of measures to stabilize foreign investment, including a notification in July 2023 that supports foreign enterprises in reinvesting in China across ten areas such as land use, taxation, and foreign exchange management [3] - China has fully removed restrictions on foreign investment in the manufacturing sector and is continuously expanding access in telecommunications and healthcare [3] - Pilot programs for foreign investment access in the technology innovation sector have been launched in free trade zones in cities like Beijing and Shanghai [3]