China’s Ministry of Commerce recently reported a significant 10% decrease in actual foreign direct investment (FDI) on the mainland. This drop occurred over the first 11 months of 2023. The total investment fell to about 1.04 trillion yuan, equivalent to $146.45 billion. Bloomberg provided a deeper analysis using official data. Their findings reveal a more […]
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