安永发布《2025年中国海外投资概览》

Group 1: Industry Overview - The acquisition of brands and channel integration is accelerating, making consumer goods the hottest industry, surpassing TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) [2][13] - In 2025, the total overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announced by Chinese companies reached $43.6 billion, a nearly 40% year-on-year increase, with large transactions over $1 billion rising from 7 to 13 [3][10] - The consumer goods sector saw significant growth, with the largest two transactions totaling $6.7 billion, driving the industry to grow over three times year-on-year [13] Group 2: Regional Analysis - Asia and Europe are the most popular destinations for M&A, each accounting for approximately 30% of the total; North America and Latin America also recorded significant growth in transaction amounts [16][18] - In 2025, Asian M&A amounted to $15.7 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase, while European M&A reached $13.8 billion, with increased momentum in the second half of the year [18] - North American M&A surged nearly threefold to $6.4 billion, with its share rising from 5% in 2024 to 15% in 2025 [18] Group 3: Direct Investment and Engineering Contracts - In 2025, China's total foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $174.4 billion, a 7.1% year-on-year increase, with non-financial FDI at $145.7 billion, growing by 1.3% [3][8] - The new contracts signed for overseas engineering projects by Chinese companies reached $289.2 billion, an 8.2% increase year-on-year, with "Belt and Road" contracts at $258 billion, up 10.8% [17] - The completed operating revenue for overseas engineering projects was $178.8 billion, a 7.7% increase, with "Belt and Road" projects contributing $152.6 billion, a 9.3% increase [17] Group 4: Future Outlook - In 2026, Chinese companies are expected to continue high-quality overseas expansion, with a focus on expanding domestic demand and optimizing investment structures [6][19] - The global economic growth is projected at 3.1%, with developed economies facing structural challenges while emerging markets maintain steady growth [19] - Key investment areas are anticipated to include new energy equipment, automotive supply chains, critical minerals, AI applications, and financial services [19][21]