国际锐评丨投资未来！外资说要在中国做“长跑者”

Core Insights - The 25th China International Investment Trade Fair (CIFIT) highlighted the importance of long-term investment strategies in China, with multinational executives emphasizing the need for innovation to keep pace with China's high-quality development [1][3][4] Group 1: Investment Opportunities - CIFIT attracted over 1,100 government and business delegations from 123 countries and regions, resulting in 1,154 signed investment projects with a total planned investment of 644 billion RMB [1] - The theme of this year's CIFIT, "Join Hands with China, Invest in the Future," resonated strongly with participants, particularly in the context of rising protectionism and global economic uncertainty [3] - China is projected to attract over 100 billion USD in foreign investment for 15 consecutive years, maintaining its position as a leading global investment destination [3] Group 2: Market Potential - The transformation and upgrading of China's large-scale market are releasing significant potential, particularly in sectors like deep processing of grain and oil, and the health industry, driven by rising consumer income and demand for high-quality living [4] - Saudi Aramco's downstream business considers China a key part of its global strategy, with the Chinese market accounting for 40% of its global chemical sales [4] Group 3: Innovation and Collaboration - Foreign companies are increasingly investing in new productive capacities in China, fostering a collaborative innovation environment with local firms [4] - The automotive industry in China is experiencing rapid innovation, with significant breakthroughs occurring every six months, prompting companies like ZF Group to invest in new facilities approximately every ten months [4] - The medical device sector is expected to see explosive growth due to China's support for high-quality pharmaceutical development, with companies like Danaher planning to enhance local innovation through investments and partnerships [4][6] Group 4: Long-term Commitment - Executives from multinational companies emphasize the importance of "certainty" in China's expanding openness, which provides new momentum for business development [6] - The profitability of foreign-funded industrial enterprises in China is higher than the national average, with a revenue profit margin of 6.6% for foreign-funded firms compared to 5.4% for all industrial enterprises [7] - Companies are increasingly accelerating their investments in China, with notable examples including significant investments by Yihai Kerry and Saudi Aramco in local projects [7]