China's FDI in Jan-Aug 2026 Falls 5.3% YoY, High-Tech Sector Surges 35%
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According to data from China's Ministry of Commerce, the country's actual utilized foreign investment reached 479.95 billion yuan in the first eight months of 2026, a year-on-year decrease of 5.3%. During this period, 42,582 new foreign-invested enterprises were established, up 0.3% from the previous year. By sector, the manufacturing industry attracted 119.55 billion yuan, while the service sector drew 350.42 billion yuan. High-tech industries received 200.26 billion yuan, surging 35.1% year-on-year and accounting for 41.7% of total foreign investment, a rise of 12.4 percentage points. Within high-tech, research and development services saw a 74% increase, technology transfer and commercialization services rose 64.2%, and electronic and communication equipment manufacturing grew 41.9%. By source, actual investment from France increased 39.2%, Switzerland 16.7%, and South Korea 16.5%, including data on investments made through free ports.
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Jin10 Data, September 18 — In the first eight months of 2026, China saw a total of 42,582 newly established foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The actual utilized foreign investment amounted to RMB 479.95 billion, down 5.3% compared to the same period last year.
Sector Breakdown
- Manufacturing industry: RMB 119.55 billion in actual utilized foreign investment
- Service sector: RMB 350.42 billion in actual utilized foreign investment
- High-tech industries: RMB 200.26 billion, up 35.1% year on year, accounting for 41.7% of the national total — an increase of 12.4 percentage points from the same period last year
High-Tech Sub-Sectors with Notable Growth
- Research and development services: +74%
- Technology transfer and commercialization services: +64.2%
- Manufacturing of electronic and communication equipment: +41.9%
Investment by Source Country
Actual investment into China from the following countries increased significantly (including data on investments made through free ports):
- France: +39.2%
- Switzerland: +16.7%
- South Korea: +16.5%
(Source: Ministry of Commerce)
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金十数据Eastern
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China’s foreign investment falls 5.3% to 479.95 billion yuan; high-tech FDI surges 35.1%