人民日报海外版丨中国有色集团“安全、绿色、高效、低耗”合作实践获得海外伙伴高度认可

Core Insights - China's total foreign direct investment (FDI) exceeded 1 trillion yuan from January to October this year, marking a 7% year-on-year increase, solidifying its position as a major global investor [8][29] - Chinese enterprises are shifting from merely "going out" to "going in," indicating a transition from simple product exports to a dual focus on product service exports and foreign investment [10][33] - The report highlights the importance of high-level openness, which balances outbound and inbound investments, benefiting global resource allocation and local economic development [8][29] Investment Overview - In the first ten months of this year, China's FDI reached 10,332.3 billion yuan, with domestic investors making non-financial direct investments in 9,553 overseas enterprises across 152 countries and regions, totaling 8,726 billion yuan, a 6% increase [8][29] - China has established 52,000 overseas enterprises in 190 countries and regions, with 19,000 of these in Belt and Road Initiative countries [13][36] Sectoral Trends - In 2024, investments in wholesale and retail, leasing and business services, manufacturing, finance, and mining each exceeded 10 billion USD, with construction and information technology sectors seeing significant growth rates of 80.5% and 205.5% respectively [15][38] - The investment landscape is diversifying, with private enterprises playing a crucial role in innovation and exploration, utilizing flexible investment strategies and localized business models [15][39] Case Studies - SANY Group's South Africa industrial park, covering 28,000 square meters, is expected to produce 1,000 excavators annually, showcasing China's commitment to local economic development and skills training [12][35] - Haier's air conditioning production base in Thailand, which became operational in just 10 months, is now the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, emphasizing digitalization and green operations [39][40] Local Development and ESG Practices - Chinese enterprises are increasingly focused on respecting local interests and contributing to environmental and social governance (ESG), as demonstrated by the recognition of China National Petroleum Engineering's project in Iraq for its outstanding ESG practices [18][41] - The construction of the Al-Hafaya gas processing plant is expected to significantly reduce local emissions and create thousands of jobs, reflecting a commitment to sustainable development [20][44] Future Directions - Experts suggest enhancing the management system for outbound investments and promoting innovative development, particularly in diversified investments and overseas processing trade [22][45] - The emphasis is on improving the ability to "go in" while ensuring risk management and investment quality to support high-level openness and quality development [22][45]