China foreign direct investment declines nine point five percent in 2025
Foreign direct investment in China reached 747.7 billion yuan in 2025 marking a 9.5 percent decline. Gains were recorded from Switzerland the UAE and Britain.
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Foreign direct investment in China 
CNreached a total of 747.7 billion yuan in 2025, according to official data released by the nation's commerce ministry on Friday, January 23, 2026. This figure represents a 9.5 percent year-on-year decline compared to the 826.3 billion yuan recorded during the 2024 calendar year. Calculated at an exchange rate of 1 US Dollar / Chinese Yuan to 6.9631, the total investment for the year equates to approximately $107.38 billion.
CNreached a total of 747.7 billion yuan in 2025, according to official data released by the nation's commerce ministry on Friday, January 23, 2026. This figure represents a 9.5 percent year-on-year decline compared to the 826.3 billion yuan recorded during the 2024 calendar year. Calculated at an exchange rate of 1 US Dollar / Chinese Yuan to 6.9631, the total investment for the year equates to approximately $107.38 billion.
