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Foreign investment in China’s high-tech industries rose 33.8%
Foreign companies are expanding investments in China, especially in areas such as medical technology, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
China recorded 228.53 billion yuan in foreign investment in high-tech industries in the first nine months of 2026, up 33.8% from a year earlier.
Singapore-based AMTH says Shenzhen’s nearby suppliers and technology make it a useful base for developing medical devices, while Zeiss and BASF have also announced major projects in China.
More than 6,300 foreign companies added investment in China during the same period, and reinvested profits reached 939.9 billion yuan, up 4.7%.
Companies cited China’s large market, supply networks and business environment as reasons for investing, while an analyst said firms weigh potential returns against risks.
APEC leaders are due to meet in Shenzhen, and a Zeiss executive hopes the gathering will help companies build partnerships and expand cooperation across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Foreign investment in China’s high-tech industries reached 2,285.3 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 33.8% from a year earlier.
China’s Ministry of Commerce reported the figures as foreign companies expanded investment in fields including innovative healthcare and artificial intelligence.
A ministry research institute researcher said China’s technology-chain services, manufacturing support and market integration create opportunities for foreign investors.
More than 6,300 foreign-invested companies added investment in China during the period, with reinvested profits reaching 939.9 billion yuan.
- Who
- Foreign investors and companies. The figures were released by China’s Ministry of Commerce.
- What
- Foreign investment in China’s high-tech industries reached 2,285.3 billion yuan, rising 33.8% year on year.
- When
- The first three quarters of 2026.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- The sources cite China’s technology-chain services, manufacturing support, market opportunities and investment environment as factors attracting foreign investors.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Foreign investment actually used in China’s high-tech industries totalled 2,285.3 billion yuan, up 33.8% year on year.
Construction began on the ZEISS Greater China headquarters complex in Shanghai.
BASF’s largest single investment project to date began full operation in Zhanjiang, Guangdong.
Construction began on ZEISS Optical Town in Guangzhou.
- High-tech investment
- 2,285.3 billion yuan
- Year-on-year change
- Up 33.8%
- Period covered
- First three quarters of 2026
- Foreign companies adding investment
- More than 6,300
- Reinvested foreign profits
- 939.9 billion yuan, up 4.7% year on year
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What people are saying
Foreign investment in China's high-tech industries is driven by the strong appeal of the development environment in these industries.
China is not only a market, but also an important research and development and manufacturing base.
We are full of confidence in the potential of the Chinese market and will continue to take a long-term perspective.