From January to April 2021, China’s FDI reached RMB397.07 billion, a year-on-year increase of 38.6%

By：MOFCOM Update：2021-05-15

From January to April 2021, 14,533 foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide, an increase of 50.2% year-on-year and an increase of 11.5% over the same period in 2019. The paid-in FDI in China was RMB397.07 billion, a year-on-year increase of 38.6% (equivalent to USD59.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of 42.8%; excluding banking, securities and insurance, same below), and an increase of 30.1% over the same period in 2019.

In terms of industry, the paid-in FDI for services was RMB312.94 billion, up 46.8% year on year. The paid-in FDI for hi-tech industries increased by 29.1%, among which high-tech services increased by 34% and high-tech manufacturing by 15.4%.

In terms of the origin, the paid-in FDI of BRI countries, ASEAN and EU increased by 62.8%, 65.2% and 9.2% respectively (including investment via free ports).

In terms of regional distribution, FDI in eastern, central and western China increased by 39.1%, 37.5% and 30.3% respectively.