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China's high-tech FDI up over 30% in first 8 months
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According to CCTV News and data released by China's Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment (FDI) in China's high-tech industries grew by more than 30% year-on-year in the first eight months of the year, accounting for over 40% of total FDI. Within this, R&D and design services saw a 74% increase, technology commercialization services rose 64.2%, and electronics and communications equipment manufacturing grew 41.9%. Morgan Stanley and other foreign institutions believe that China's economy is transitioning to an innovation-driven model, with long-term structural opportunities in sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and energy transition.
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According to China Central Television (CCTV), citing data released by the Ministry of Commerce, foreign investment in China's high-tech industries grew by more than 30% year-on-year in the first eight months of this year. This segment now accounts for over 40% of the country's total actual use of foreign capital, signaling a clear shift of foreign capital toward China's emerging industries and new growth tracks.
Key Sector Performance
During the January–August period, foreign investment in the following areas saw notable growth:
- Research and development services: up 74%
- Technology commercialization services: up 64.2%
- Manufacturing of electronic and communication equipment: up 41.9%
Institutional Outlook
Major foreign financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley (MS), have noted that China's economy is steadily transitioning toward an innovation-driven development model. They identify long-term structural opportunities in sectors such as:
- Artificial intelligence
- Advanced manufacturing
- Energy transition
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同花顺财经Eastern
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China’s overall FDI falls 5.3% but high-tech investment surges 35.1% in Jan–Aug