Core Viewpoint - Japan aims to increase its foreign direct investment target to 120 trillion yen (approximately 840 billion USD) by 2030 to attract more overseas capital for revitalizing struggling regional economies and addressing labor shortages [1] Group 1 - The government plans to raise the current target of 100 trillion yen by 20% [1] - A long-term goal of 150 trillion yen in foreign investment is outlined for the early 2030s [1] - The updated targets will be reflected in the upcoming fiscal and economic policy guidelines to be released later this month [1] Group 2 - Japan is increasingly seeking foreign investment to sustain economic growth amid demographic challenges and regional industrial decline [1]

Group 1 - The current Chinese economy is showing a recovery trend, with strong resilience and vitality across primary, secondary, and tertiary industries [1] - China is focused on building a unified national market and is committed to expanding high-level opening-up, aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules [1] - The government is optimizing the business environment and encouraging foreign investment, providing ample opportunities for multinational companies to develop in China [1] Group 2 - Citigroup's chairman expressed the intention to deepen investment cooperation in China, particularly in securities, futures, and financial derivatives [1] - Carlyle Group's CEO highlighted confidence in China's economic prospects and a commitment to expanding investment in the country [1]

Group 1 - In the first four months of this year, Guangzhou established 2,662 new foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 14.8%, with actual foreign investment reaching 11.52 billion yuan, up 1.4%, outpacing the national growth rate [1] - Over the past five years, the total actual foreign investment in Guangzhou has approached 280 billion yuan, with the number of top 500 enterprises investing in the city increasing to 362 and landing projects totaling 2,025 [1] - Guangzhou has been recognized as China's preferred investment destination for eight consecutive years, indicating strong foreign investor confidence in the city [1] Group 2 - Policy innovations have significantly influenced foreign investment decisions, with a series of measures such as the "20 Articles for High-Quality Development of Foreign Investment" and the "12 Articles to Optimize the Foreign Investment Environment" enhancing the investment landscape [2] - The "2025 Guangzhou Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment" focuses on manufacturing and high-tech industries, offering substantial financial incentives for individual enterprises, with rewards up to 50 million yuan annually, potentially totaling 150 million yuan during the policy period [1][2] Group 3 - The industrial ecosystem in Guangzhou is robust, with foreign investment contributing to the growth of local industries, exemplified by companies like Procter & Gamble and Amway, which have significantly increased their investments over the years [2] - Guangzhou encompasses 35 out of 41 industrial categories recognized by the United Nations, with six advanced manufacturing clusters each generating over 100 billion yuan in output [2] Group 4 - Foreign-invested enterprises in China contribute nearly 7% of employment, one-seventh of tax revenue, about one-third of imports and exports, and half of the exports of mechanical and high-tech products, playing a crucial role in both domestic and international economic cycles [3] - To maintain a favorable investment climate, Guangzhou needs to continue aligning with high-standard international trade rules, enhance policy precision, and improve the resilience and competitiveness of its industrial ecosystem [3]

修订扩大鼓励外商投资产业目录 为更大力度吸引和利用外资，继续为跨国公司在华投资发展创造良好条件，李超表示，国家发展改革委 将修订扩大《鼓励外商投资产业目录》。 5月20日，国家发展改革委新闻发言人李超在新闻发布会上表示，国家发展改革委将修订扩大《鼓励外 商投资产业目录》，制定鼓励外资企业境内再投资政策；加快推动民营经济促进法配套政策措施落地见 效；分类有序拓展低空经济应用场景，稳妥推进低空旅游、航空运动、消费级无人机等低空消费发展。 针对"内卷式"竞争问题的症结，李超表示，国家发展改革委将会同有关方面因业施策、对症下药，标本 兼治化解重点产业结构性矛盾，促进产业健康发展和提质升级。 "将坚持创新引领，加快产业转型升级，支持企业通过科技创新提高产品质量和核心竞争力；加强地方 约束，加力破除地方保护和市场分割；优化产业布局，遏制落后产能无序扩张，以市场化方式促进兼并 重组；强化市场监管，净化市场竞争生态。"李超说。 稳妥推进低空消费发展 "近年来，各有关部门和地方结合发展实际，积极探索发展包括低空旅游在内的低空经济场景业态。"李 超表示，国家发展改革委将会同有关部门，按照先载货后载人、先隔离后融合、先远郊后城区的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China is revising and expanding the "Encouraged Foreign Investment Industry Catalogue" to better reflect sectors such as high-end manufacturing and digital economy, based on public feedback [1] Group 1 - The NDRC has completed a public consultation process and is currently modifying the catalogue according to feedback from various sectors [1] - High-end manufacturing and digital economy will be prominently featured in the new version of the encouraged catalogue [1] - The NDRC is developing policies to encourage foreign enterprises to reinvest domestically, recognizing that reinvestment is an effective way for multinational companies to expand their operations in China [1] Group 2 - The NDRC plans to support foreign enterprises in their reinvestment efforts through measures that enhance resource guarantees, optimize financial support, improve reinvestment convenience, and provide comprehensive service for reinvestment projects [1]

七部门：支持外商投资境内科技型企业，提高外资在华开展股权投资、创业投资便利性。用好合格境外 有限合伙人（QFLP）试点、跨境融资便利化试点政策，拓宽科技型企业跨境融资渠道。支持科技型企 业依法依规境外上市。 ...

张劲松还表示，广东新一轮政策全面保障外商投资企业国民待遇，《若干措施》关于培育发展前沿赛道 产业、对制造业和高新技术企业贷款贴息、政府性融资担保、用地保障等各项支持措施，均平等适用于 内资、外资企业。该省正在抓紧制定实施细则，接下来将组织地市加大政策宣传推介力度。此外，广东 将进一步抓好"投资广东"百场重点招商活动落实落地，组织地市赴欧美、日韩、中东、新加坡和港澳等 重点地区开展招商活动。 据介绍，今年以来，广东省实际使用外资呈现回稳向好的势头。一季度全省新设外资企业5922家、同比 增长16.9%，实际使用外资357.6亿元，显示出真金白银的外资激励政策正在起作用。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 中新社广州5月12日电 (记者程景伟)广东省在去年已出台外商投资激励政策的基础上，再提出新增跨国 公司地区总部能级奖励、外资研发中心落户奖励等支持政策。 广东省商务厅厅长张劲松12日在广东省人民政府新闻办公室举行的《广东省进一步激发市场主体活力加 快建设现代化产业体系的若干措施》(以下简称《若干措施》)新闻发布会上称，《若干措施》明确提 出，对属于中国区总部、亚太区总部、事业部全球总部的跨国公司总部给予最高800 ...

记者12日从安徽省政府新闻办举行的新闻发布会上获悉，2025年，安徽力争新设外商投资企业600家以 上，新增5家境外世界500强投资企业。安徽省商务厅副厅长刘光介绍，近年来，安徽外商投资环境的吸 引力、竞争力和影响力不断提升。截至2024年底，安徽省累计有99家境外世界500强公司在皖投资设立 企业203家。"2018年以来，我省每年新设外资企业数量年均增长9.6%，全省外商直接投资占全国的比 重连续5年增长。"(中新网) ...

Group 1 - President Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia from April 14 to 18 resulted in fruitful outcomes [3] - The visit was highlighted by discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation and trade relations [3] Group 2 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization stated that the U.S. tariff increases pose significant challenges to global economic development [2][21] - U.S. economic experts indicated that the tariff hikes are impacting the U.S. economy and investor confidence [2][23] Group 3 - In the first quarter of this year, 12,603 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in China, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [4][10] - The actual use of foreign capital reached 269.23 billion yuan [4] Group 4 - The 137th Canton Fair concluded its first phase, attracting over 148,000 foreign buyers from 216 countries and regions [5][10] - The fair serves as a significant platform for international trade and business networking [5] Group 5 - The first quarter saw central enterprises achieve a cumulative added value of 2.6 trillion yuan, with significant investments in strategic emerging industries [8][10] - Fixed asset investment reached 851.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.6% in strategic emerging industries [8] Group 6 - The Ministry of Water Resources reported a 2.9% year-on-year increase in investment in water conservancy infrastructure construction in the first quarter, totaling 198.81 billion yuan [11][9]