Published on: 2026-09-22
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Recently, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, Harley Seyedin, led a delegation to the 26th China International Fair for Trade in Services, which took place in the city of Xiamen. In an interview with journalists, he noted that as Chinese industry increasingly focuses on high value-added products and services, American companies are adjusting their investment strategy, shifting from “broad presence” to “in-depth development and value enhancement.”
According to the Special Report on the Economic Situation in South China for 2026, published by the chamber in March, 45% of surveyed companies name China as the main destination for global investments, and 75% plan to reinvest in the country this year. According to Seyedin’s forecast, the volume of profit reinvestment by chamber members in China over the next three to five years will amount to $13.79 billion. As emphasized by the head of the chamber, this serves as substantial evidence of confidence in the sustainability and development potential of the Chinese market.
Seyedin also reported that the chamber assists members in financing quality projects in South China. In particular, the organization is working to ensure that investments are more evenly distributed among the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Yunnan, and helps companies establish interactions with local authorities to explore cooperation opportunities.
The report also indicates that 95% of surveyed companies intend to further deepen their presence in the Chinese market. According to Seyedin, the workforce qualification in China is steadily increasing – better matching the demands of high-tech manufacturing and high value-added service sectors. American companies that continue to operate in China or enter its market focus on high-tech manufacturing, services, and related areas, primarily targeting the needs of the domestic Chinese market.
Speaking about the prospects, Seidin emphasized that in the coming years, the Chinese market will remain extremely attractive for American companies. Members of the chamber intend to increase their market share and more actively develop research activities. The head of the chamber expressed hope for expanding cooperation between the Chinese and American sides in the field of artificial intelligence development – this will enable the creation of high-quality products that meet market demands, with higher efficiency and predictable cost levels.
As Seyedin noted, China will eventually become the largest consumer market in the world – and it is important to start preparing for this today.
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