Beijing: The number of overseas-invested enterprises in China has risen for three consecutive years to surpass 530,000, with total accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) exceeding 3.6 trillion US dollars.

According to Qatar News Agency, data released by China's Ministry of Commerce indicate that in 2025, more than 8,000 overseas enterprises increased their investment in China, marking an increase of over 10 percent year on year. Additionally, more than 3,000 overseas firms boosted their investment in the first four months of 2026.

During the January-April period, 20,113 new overseas-invested firms were established across the country, representing a 6.8 percent increase year on year. The actual use of FDI during this period totaled 287.69 billion yuan (approximately 42 billion US dollars), reflecting a 10.3 percent decrease from the previous year.

High-tech industries defied the overall trend, attracting 116.33 billion yuan in foreign investment, which marked a surge of 20.3 percent year on year. This sector accounted for 40.4 percent of the total foreign investment in China.