- Why China in 2026
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Why Global Companies Continue Investing in China
China enters 2026 amid a complex global environment. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in China-US relations, continue to shape trade and investment flows, while local competitors intensify pressure on foreign firms. Yet, despite these challenges, China remains indispensable for global investors.
With a population of over 1.4 billion and a middle-income class exceeding 400 million, China offers consumption potential unmatched by most emerging markets. Its integrated manufacturing ecosystem and logistics infrastructure provide efficiency and resilience that few markets can replicate. This explains why 53,782 new foreign-invested enterprises were registered in the first 10 months of 2025 — up 14.7 percent year-on-year — even as total foreign investment dipped. Foreign investors are still entering China, though they are doing so more cautiously.
