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Multinational Firms Boost Investments as China Targets Growth

3/10/2026

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Multinational companies express optimism about China's market after the Government Work Report outlined growth targets.
Analysts say the 2026 GDP target of 4.5–5 percent signals a shift to high-quality development and stability amid global uncertainties.
Executives from Henkel and Schneider Electric plan expansion and investment in China, citing a favorable business environment.
Foreign trade value among foreign-invested enterprises rose 3.7 percent year-on-year, underscoring China as an innovation hub.

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Multinational companies express optimism about China's market after the Government Work Report outlined growth targets.
Analysts say the 2026 GDP target of 4.5–5 percent signals a shift to high-quality development and stability amid global uncertainties.
Executives from Henkel and Schneider Electric plan expansion and investment in China, citing a favorable business environment.
Foreign trade value among foreign-invested enterprises rose 3.7 percent year-on-year, underscoring China as an innovation hub.