Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce of China, revealed at a regular press conference on the 22nd that China's outward direct investment reached US$174.38 billion in 2025, a 7.1% increase over the previous year, maintaining its leading position globally.
In 2025, Chinese enterprises' outward investment maintained healthy, stable, and orderly development. He Yongqian noted that by the end of 2025, China had established over 50,000 enterprises overseas, spanning 190 countries and regions. China's outward investment stock has remained among the top three in the world for nine consecutive years.
Meanwhile, Chinese enterprises "going global" have created over 2 million jobs annually and invested in the construction of a large number of educational, healthcare, and environmental protection facilities.
He Yongqian stated that 2026 is the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry of Commerce will effectively implement outward investment management, improve the overseas comprehensive service system, promote the integrated development of trade and investment, support enterprises in conducting international operations, and deepen cooperation in emerging fields such as the digital economy and green development, making greater contributions to the stable growth of the world economy. (End)
