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Taiwanese Investments in China Drop to 11.4% Amid Turmoil

7/15/2025

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Taiwanese investments in China have plummeted from 83.8% in 2010 to a mere 11.4% in 2023. This dramatic shift stems from soaring costs, the US-China trade war, and a sluggish Chinese economy. As competition intensifies and regulations tighten, only 2.7% of Taiwanese businesses are now choosing to invest in China, seeking greener pastures elsewhere.

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Taiwanese investments in China have plummeted from 83.8% in 2010 to a mere 11.4% in 2023. This dramatic shift stems from soaring costs, the US-China trade war, and a sluggish Chinese economy. As competition intensifies and regulations tighten, only 2.7% of Taiwanese businesses are now choosing to invest in China, seeking greener pastures elsewhere.