鼓励外商投资目录迎扩容，先进制造、现代服务业是重点

Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Encouragement Directory for Foreign Investment Industries (2025 Edition)" aims to attract and utilize foreign investment more effectively, with new regulations set to take effect on February 1, 2026 [1][5]. Summary by Categories Changes in the Encouragement Directory - The new directory includes a total of 1,679 entries, with a net increase of 205 entries and 303 modifications compared to the 2022 version [1][5]. - The national directory for encouraging foreign investment now has 619 entries, an increase of 100, while the directory for advantageous industries in central and western regions has 1,060 entries, with an increase of 105 [1][5]. Focus Areas for Foreign Investment - The directory emphasizes three main areas for foreign investment: 1. Advanced Manufacturing: New or expanded entries in terminal products, components, and raw materials to enhance the development of industrial and supply chains [2][6]. 2. Modern Services: New or expanded entries in business services, technical services, scientific research, and service consumption to promote high-quality development in the service sector [2][6]. 3. Regional Investment: Encouragement for foreign investment in central and western regions, northeastern regions, and Hainan Province, tailored to local resources and industrial development [3][7]. Foreign Investment Trends - From January to November 2025, China utilized 693.18 billion RMB in foreign investment, a year-on-year decrease of 7.5%, but with a significant monthly increase of 26.1% in November [3][7]. - The number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises reached 61,207, marking a growth of 16.9% [3][7]. Future Strategies for Attracting Foreign Investment - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) plans to enhance foreign investment through three strategies: 1. Expanding Foreign Capital Inflow: Utilizing major foreign investment projects to create a green channel for project construction and addressing national-level issues related to land, sea use, environmental assessments, and energy consumption [3][7]. 2. Improving Satisfaction of Foreign Enterprises: Conducting special actions to understand and resolve issues faced by foreign enterprises in investment and operations, while enhancing communication with foreign investors [3][7]. 3. Building Investment Cooperation Platforms: Organizing international investment cooperation activities to facilitate project negotiations and signings [4][8].