这一年，开放中国“引力”足

Core Viewpoint - In 2025, China continues to enhance its openness to foreign investment, with significant growth in newly established foreign enterprises and a focus on attracting high-quality foreign investments in advanced manufacturing and modern services [8][10][11]. Investment Environment - In the first 11 months of 2025, China saw the establishment of 61,207 new foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 16.9%. In November alone, 7,425 new foreign-invested enterprises were established, marking a 35.3% increase compared to the previous year [10]. - The "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment" was released, aiming to expand pilot openings in telecommunications, healthcare, and education, and to encourage long-term investments in listed companies [8][10]. - The "Encouragement Directory for Foreign Investment Industries (2025 Edition)" was officially released, emphasizing the attraction of foreign investment to advanced manufacturing and modern service sectors, particularly in central and northeastern regions [8][10]. Foreign Investment Projects - Major foreign investment projects in China include BMW's investment of 15 billion RMB in a new factory in Shenyang, and Siemens Healthcare's investment of over 1 billion RMB in a new base in Shenzhen [10]. - The "Foreign Investment Enterprise Local Tour" initiative has been launched, facilitating direct communication between foreign enterprises and local governments to address over 200 requests from foreign businesses [11]. Trade and Exhibition - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) achieved a record intended transaction amount of 83.49 billion USD, a 4.4% increase from the previous year [12]. - The 138th Canton Fair attracted over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions, marking a 7.5% increase compared to the last session [12]. R&D and Innovation - China is becoming a hub for global R&D, with many multinational companies establishing their R&D centers in the country. For instance, L'Oréal's R&D center in China has been operational for 20 years, developing around 300 new formulas annually [14][15]. - By May 2025, the number of foreign-funded R&D centers in Shanghai reached 603, with a significant increase in new centers established in Beijing and other regions [16][17]. Consumer Market - The launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port has led to a surge in duty-free shopping, with a reported 11 billion RMB in duty-free shopping amounts from December 18 to 24, 2025, reflecting a 54.9% increase year-on-year [18][19]. - The "Shopping in China" initiative aims to enhance consumer experiences through diverse shopping and dining activities, promoting local specialties and international products [19][20].