AmCham South China Report: Foreign Investment in China
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Mar 11, 2026
The report indicates a strong and sustained commitment from foreign businesses, particularly from the United States, to invest and expand in China, despite trade tensions. This positive sentiment and planned reinvestment are expected to bolster China's economy and potentially lead to increased foreign direct investment.
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China released its 2026 Special Report on the State of Business in South China, revealing that China continues to be a top global investment priority for 45 percent of surveyed companies, a 6 percentage point increase from 2024. The report highlights that 95 percent of participating companies are committed to maintaining operations in China, with 75 percent planning to reinvest in 2026. Harley Seyedin, Chairman and President of American Chamber of Commerce in South China, noted that companies are deepening their engagement, recognizing China's market scale and innovation ecosystem. Business sentiment regarding United States-China relations has improved, with 91 percent of American companies not planning to 'decouple'. China===Guangzhou remains the top investment destination, followed by China===Shenzhen, China===Shanghai, and China===Beijing. China's government is actively promoting high-standard opening up and removing market access restrictions for foreign investors in manufacturing.
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