Ministry of Commerce: National actual use of foreign capital reached 287.69 billion yuan from January to April
China saw a 10.3% decrease in foreign direct investment during the first four months of the year, totaling 287.69 billion yuan. Despite the overall decline, the high-tech sector experienced significant growth, with investment increasing by 20.3% to 116.33 billion yuan. This surge in high-tech investment, which now accounts for 40.4% of the total, was particularly driven by growth in research and development services, and the manufacturing of computer, electronic, and communication equipment. AI
IMPACT While not directly about AI, the growth in high-tech investment, including R&D services, may indicate increased investment in AI-related fields.