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China's FDI Plummets 99%, Hope Emerges in Q4

2/15/2025

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Foreign direct investment in China has plummeted by 99% over the past three years, largely due to an economic slowdown and rising anti-spying fears. In 2024, net inflows fell to a staggering $4.5 billion, a 90% drop from the previous year, hitting a 33-year low. However, the last quarter brought a glimmer of hope with a net inward FDI of $17.5 billion after two consecutive quarters of outflows.

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Foreign direct investment in China has plummeted by 99% over the past three years, largely due to an economic slowdown and rising anti-spying fears. In 2024, net inflows fell to a staggering $4.5 billion, a 90% drop from the previous year, hitting a 33-year low. However, the last quarter brought a glimmer of hope with a net inward FDI of $17.5 billion after two consecutive quarters of outflows.