Published on: 2026-07-23
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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According to a recent report by the China Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation under the Ministry of Commerce, despite the slow recovery of the global economy, China remains a stable, safe, and long-term destination for foreign investment due to its super-large domestic market, complete industrial ecosystem, continuously improving business environment, and growing innovation potential. As of 2025, the actual utilized foreign investment volume in China has exceeded 100 billion US dollars for 16 consecutive years.
From “Made in China” to “Co-created with China”
The role of multinational corporations in China is undergoing profound transformation. Samsung Bioepis (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing. This is the first overseas research center in the field of biomedicine created by Samsung Epis Holdings Co., Ltd., a Samsung subsidiary in biopharmaceuticals. As of the end of 2025, Samsung’s total investment volume in China exceeded 55 billion US dollars, with nearly 90% of it allocated to high-tech industries.
As stated by the official representative of the Ministry of Commerce, many manufacturing bases of multinational corporations in China are turning into “innovation centers.” In 2025, the scientific research and technical services sector in China accounted for nearly 20% of the actually utilized foreign investment in the country, which is 3.8 times more than in 2018. In 2025, 14,000 new enterprises with foreign capital were established in this sector, which is 27.2% more than in 2024.
From the “market plus production” model to comprehensive and deep integration
Companies such as Bosch and Tesla continue to establish their research and manufacturing centers in China. The relationship of multinational corporations with China has moved beyond the simple model of “market plus production” and has entered a stage of deep integration. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the operating income and profits of enterprises with foreign investments increased by about 5% annually. Multinational corporations are not only providers of capital and technology but also active participants and creators, deeply integrated into the industrial system of the Chinese economy.
The head of McKinsey’s China office, Joe Ngai, called the Chinese market “the toughest gym in the world,” noting that it is here that the most competitive companies are forged.
The openness policy continues to strengthen
In June of this year, a number of major events, including the Summit of Leaders of Transnational Corporations in Qingdao, the China International Fair for Supply Chain Innovation and Collaboration, and the “Summer Davos” forum in Dalian, sent positive signals about China’s intention to expand openness. In the same month, the Ministry of Commerce, together with other departments, published the “Action Plan for Stabilizing and Improving the Quality of Foreign Capital Utilization,” which proposed 15 new measures covering market access expansion, investment procedure simplification, support for scientific research and development in China, and other areas.
Grace Tao, Global Vice President of Tesla, stated that China’s ongoing expansion of openness strengthens companies’ confidence in long-term investments. Yin Zheng, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric, noted that China, with its comprehensive industrial system, super-large market, and continuously improving business environment, is a stabilizer and source of innovation for global supply chains.
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