China remains an attractive destination for foreign investment. In the first half of 2026, nearly 4,800 companies with foreign capital increased their investments in the country, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Information Office of the State Council of China.
During the first six months of this year, the number of newly established enterprises with foreign investment increased by 5.3 percent year-on-year. The actual utilized amount of foreign direct investment reached 402.1 billion yuan, approximately $59.2 billion.
The structure of foreign investment continued to improve. Investment in advanced technology sectors grew by 33.2 percent year-on-year and accounted for 42.4 percent of the total amount.
China's Ministry of Commerce stated that it will continue to implement measures to support foreign investment. The ministry aims to direct foreign investors towards advanced manufacturing, such as in the fields of organic polymer materials or energy-efficient devices utilizing magnetic levitation.
Support will also focus on modern services, including research and development of humanoid robots and high-end marine transportation services.
Greater support will also be directed towards foreign investment in the central, western, and northeastern regions of China.
The ministry plans to implement measures to promote the transformation of foreign-invested service industries towards greater integration and digitalization. At the same time, it aims to support the modernization of services for both businesses and consumers.
Furthermore, policies supporting research and development centers funded by foreign capital will be improved. The goal is to facilitate the recruitment of highly skilled professionals from abroad and strengthen the transfer of innovation into commercial applications.
At a press conference, it was also stated that China will continue to prioritize high-quality development. The country aims to increase the effectiveness of economic measures, strengthen domestic economic circulation, and further connect domestic and international markets.
As part of its efforts to support domestic demand, China has launched a government plan to expand consumption during the 15th Five-Year Plan for the period of 2026 to 2030.
The plan is intended to accelerate the growth of service consumption in areas such as railway-connected tourism, high-quality household services, and the automotive aftermarket.
Supportive measures will also be implemented in transportation, cultural performances, and sports events to create new sources of consumer demand.
Environmentally friendly consumption is also gaining momentum. In June, vehicles powered by new energy sources accounted for 62.8 percent of new car retail sales in China. More than six out of ten newly sold cars had electric or other alternative propulsion systems.
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