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首季中国经济观察丨外资眼中“确定性的绿洲”——首季中国经济一线调研报告之十
Xin Hua Wang· 2025-04-26 09:09
Group 1: Economic Growth and Foreign Investment - China's actual use of foreign capital increased by 13.2% year-on-year in March, with 12,603 new foreign-invested enterprises established in the first quarter, a growth of 4.3% [1] - China's economy grew by 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, exceeding expectations, supported by increased government fiscal spending and measures to stabilize the real estate and stock markets [3] - The global foreign direct investment confidence index ranked China first among emerging markets for three consecutive years, highlighting its potential as a stabilizer for global business confidence [3] Group 2: Foreign Companies' Investments and Projects - Saudi Aramco has invested over 240 billion yuan in various projects in China, including a joint investment of 83.7 billion yuan in a petrochemical project, viewing China as a "oasis of certainty" amid global uncertainties [2] - Toyota announced an investment of 14.6 billion yuan to produce Lexus electric vehicles and batteries in Shanghai, while AstraZeneca plans to invest $2.5 billion to establish a global strategic R&D center in Beijing [6] - Scania's first heavy truck production base in China, with an annual design capacity of 50,000 units, represents the largest overseas investment in its 60-year history [5] Group 3: Advantages in Supply Chain and Innovation - Over 80% of Apple's top 200 global suppliers have factories in China, showcasing the country's strong automation and AI capabilities in manufacturing [4] - Valeo, a century-old French automotive supplier, has localized its core technology development in China, with 13 R&D centers and over 4,500 engineers [5] - China's industrial chain integration capabilities are considered irreplaceable globally, providing a competitive edge in engineering talent and industrial support [5] Group 4: Policy and Market Environment - China's service sector is increasingly open to foreign investment, with 13 foreign enterprises approved for value-added telecommunications services and several foreign-funded hospitals established [7] - Recent policy measures include allowing foreign investment companies to use domestic loans for equity investments and expanding the list of countries eligible for visa-free entry [7] - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of foreign investment, creating a favorable business environment that attracts long-term investments from companies like those from Germany [8]